Workday Functional Lead
- Full Time
- Hammersmith
- Human Resources
- Permanent
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Workday Functional Lead to join our team here at Harrods. You will have a key role in shaping the Workday roadmap and enhancing system functionality and will work closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, and third parties to deliver value through Workday.
About the Role
As the Workday Functional Lead will be a technical subject matter expert for Workday-related issues, initiatives and configuration, delivered both in BAU and project. You will people manage our Workday Analysts, supporting and providing guidance on their projects, assisting with complex problem-solving, and handing escalations from the HR Services teams to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery.
You will also;
- Lead the design and architecture of our most complex Workday solutions, ensuring user experience, automation and efficiency are at the core of our build
- Lead the design and architecture of our most complex Workday solutions, ensuring user experience, automation and efficiency are at the core of our build
- Act as a trusted partner with all key HR and IT stakeholders, acting as an escalation and reference point when required, setting the standard in the team for building credible, strong relationships
- Stay updated with Workday product releases, industry trends, and emerging technologies
- Identify opportunities to leverage new features and functionalities to enhance HR processes and drive innovation at Harrods
About You
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Workday Consultant, with a proven track record of optimisation and implementation. It is important that you have an in-depth knowledge of multiple Workday modules, including HCM, Security, Absence, Recruitment, Performance, Learning as well as a strong expertise in Workday configuration, customisation, and integration methodologies.
You will also have the following;
- Strong experience of a test and release cycle and adoption of new functionality
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving system issues, with the ability to perform root cause analysis
- Strong understanding of Workday architecture, security, and data management principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Experience of acting either as a manager, or as a mentor to others to support both their
personal development, and in the execution of team deliverables
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
In return for your hard work, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount and a travel season ticket loan.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
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We have five employee values that show us the way. These values are the behaviours and ways of working that we attach the most importance to at Harrods.
We use our values to illustrate how we want to be with each other, with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. By living our values together we can make Anything Possible.
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