At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects to enhance Workday user experience and drive adoption.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to employee development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a fantastic benefits package.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on HR processes while growing your career in tech.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of Workday experience and strong problem-solving skills required.
Salary up to £65k depending on experience
Location: Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
Hybrid working: c3 days/week onsite
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Contract type: Fixed-Term 1 year maternity cover
This role will identify and implement projects aimed at increasing end user adoption and ease of use of our Core Workday Modules, with particular responsibility for Advanced Compensation. The scope of the position requires deep knowledge of the Workday platform and the ability to build trusted relationships with HR and our Divisional Leaders to translate business requirements into viable solutions.
Responsibilities:
- End to end technical ownership of the configuration and ongoing maintenance and support of 2-3 modules/areas of Workday (including Advanced Compensation and shared responsibility for HCM and Security).
- Perform gap analysis on existing processes, proactively research upcoming features/functionality, and recommend solutions that increase end-user adoption and improve the employee experience.
- Establish, develop and maintain relationships with HR, functions, vendors, and consultants to understand business requirements, align on strategy and design, solve system usability issues, maximize productivity, and support new HR initiatives.
- Oversee proper use of technologies and provide support, advice, and training on best practice to HR colleagues.
- End to end configuration ownership of multiple projects, from scope, requirements gathering, analysis, development and testing through to implementation.
- Proactively research new functionality and provide recommendations on new features/functionality/technologies that could be used to improve effectiveness, efficiency and user experience.
- Support/provide input to develop the HRIS road map, change control processes and incident management frameworks.
- Business Partner with one of our regional teams on HRIS.
- Provide technical content to support the development of materials to effectively train end-users on how to use Workday.
- Provide expert advice to the business as usual team within the HRIS team.
You are someone who:
- Applies creativity, curiosity and tact to challenges and opportunities, being tenacious to see them through and working through any reluctance to change.
- Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with ability to influence and build relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Can pay attention to detail, while not losing sight of the bigger picture.
- Has 3 or more years technical Workday experience, ideally with experience of configuring and using advanced compensation functionality.
- Functional knowledge in key HR competencies and processes including compensation, performance management, recruiting, learning & development, etc.
Benefits:
- 9% non-contributory pension
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops
- Free parking
- Car sharing scheme
- 24 hour fitness centres (not available at all sites)
- Hybrid working policy
- Variable working programme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria
- Health Cash Plan
- Option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust
- Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family
HRIS Specialist - Workday employer: Renishaw PLC
Renishaw is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Miskin, South Wales, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of Additive Manufacturing, contributing to groundbreaking projects while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous pension scheme, hybrid working options, and a strong commitment to employee development. With a focus on work-life balance and opportunities for internal promotion, Renishaw fosters a culture of growth and support, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
