Workday HCM Functional Lead - Absence & Comp

Oliver James • London, England • Posted June 06, 2026

About the Role

Workday HCM Functional Lead - Absence & Compensation

Location: London - Hybrid 2 days per week on-site
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Day Rate: Up to £850 per day

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Functional Lead with a strong track record in delivering end-to-end Workday implementations, specifically across Core HR, Absence, and Compensation. This is a client-facing role within a global programme, requiring excellent stakeholder engagement, deep functional expertise, and the ability to lead complex Workday deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage full lifecycle Workday HCM implementations (Core HR, Absence, Compensation)

  • Gather requirements, configure solutions, conduct testing, and support deployment

  • Provide functional expertise and guidance to clients and internal teams

  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integr...