Kempton Park: Workday Technical Specialist

Our client is earching for a Workday Specialist to strengthen our global Workday support team. You will work closely with the Global Workday Team to support our international organization across multiple regions. Workday went live globally in 11 countries in 2025, and we are now focusing on stabilizing the platform, optimising processes, and implementing additional modules. Take an active role in shaping and further developing our global Workday environment. You will help transform Workday into a powerful and sustainable platform that supports our business worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to build, improve, and make a real impact as a key contributor to our global Workday journey. This role requires a strong technical Workday expert with consulting experience who can advise the business, configure solutions, and support a global HR organization. Location: Kempton Park Your Responsibilities Integration Development & Management Own, develop, and maintain integrations between Workday and third-party systems including Entra (Azure AD), SAP, Payroll providers, and other business applications Build and maintain integration solutions using EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, SFTP, and REST/SOAP APIs, Workday Orchestrate Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot failures, and ensure timely resolution Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date integration inventory and technical documentation Support new integration requirements as additional modules are rolled out Vendor & Systems Liaison Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Workday and third-party technology vendors Manage vendor relationships for integration middleware, payroll connectors, and related tooling Coordinate technical escalations with Workday support Liaise with internal IT teams (infrastructure, security, identity management) on all Workday-related technical topics Security & Access Management (Technical Layer) Manage technical security configurations: system-to-system authentication, API credentials, and integration user accounts Support the HR Functional Analyst on security role configuration where technical dependencies exist Ensure full compliance with IT security policies across all Workday technical configurations Tenant Management & Testing Infrastructure Manage Workday tenant environments: production, sandbox, and implementation tenants Coordinate tenant refresh cycles and sandbox availability planning for testing activities Maintain and administer testing tools and testing environments Support UAT and regression testing for releases and module implementations Release Management (Technical Track) Analyze Workday biannual releases for technical and integration impact Test integration stability and system behavior in sandbox following each release update Coordinate with the HR Functional Analyst on cross-functional release impacts Document and communicate technical changes to relevant IT and HR stakeholders Reporting & Analytics Support Support the HR Functional Analyst with technically complex reporting and data requirements Maintain Workday data domains and calculated fields where technical configuration is required Ensure data integrity across integrations and support ongoing data quality initiatives New Module Implementations Provide technical support for the 2026 rollout of Talent Optimization and Learning Lead integration design and development for new modules connecting to existing third-party systems Support data migration from legacy systems – technical extraction, mapping, loading, and validation Participate in design workshops and technical review sessions alongside the HR team Your Profile Workday Technical Experience (Required) Minimum 5 years of hands-on Workday technical experience Strong expertise in Workday integrations: EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, REST/SOAP APIs, SFTP, Workday Orchestrate Experience with Workday security at a technical level (integration security, domain security policies) Experience with Workday tenant management and environment administration Background in Workday implementations and/or post-go-live AMS environments Technical Skills Proficiency in integration development protocols and tools: REST, SOAP, SFTP, XML, XSLT Experience with identity management systems, preferably Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) Experience integrating Workday with payroll and ERP systems – SAP preferred Familiarity with testing tools and test automation concepts Understanding of data migration principles, ETL concepts, and data validation practices Functional Understanding Solid functional understanding of Workday HCM Core, Recruiting, and Compensation – sufficient to understand the business context behind technical configurations Experience with Talent Optimization, Learning, Time and Absence is a plus Experience with Workday Strategic Sourcing is a plus Ability to identify functional implications of technical changes and communicate them clearly to the HR Functional team Experience working closely with HR functional colleagues in a shared AMS model Consulting & Analytical Skills Strong ability to translate business requirements into system solutions Ability to identify dependencies across modules and processes Experience advising stakeholders on best practices and system optimization Structured and analytical problem-solving approach Communication & Collaboration Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in international and cross-cultural teams Ability to explain technical topics in clear, simple English, tailored to non-technical users and non- native English speakers Experience supporting HR stakeholders and business teams in a global environment Strong intercultural awareness and ability to adapt communication to different audiences Personal Qualities Highly self-organized and proactive working style Ability to work effectively in a remote, global team Strong ownership and accountability for tasks Ability to prioritise workload, according to business requirements and project urgency Curious mindset with strong learning orientation High level of integrity and confidentiality Willingness to travel internationally on an ad-hoc basis to support global Workday initiatives Qualifications Degree in Information Technology, HR Information Systems, Business Informatics, or similar Workday certifications (Integrations, HCM or Recruiting) are a plus Business fluent in English, written and spoken Additional languages such as German, Spanish, Portuguese, or Mandarin are beneficial