Workday Technical Lead

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

What is the role about?

We are looking for an experienced Workday Technical Lead to help ensure our clients are utilizing the best possible Workday solutions.

The Technical Lead will drive technical excellence across multiple countries, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver a seamless and successful payroll transformation. Acting as the key interface between HR/Payroll business units, vendors, and our Tech team, you will oversee all technical activities, ensuring the program's objectives are met with precision and efficiency.

Responsibilities will include:

• Technical Analysis and Integration to conduct comprehensive AS IS landscape analyses in partnership with Local IT and HR counterparts to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Design and manage seamless integrations between current and future payroll systems, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Oversee data migration activities, including migration planning, data mapping, format specifications, and system decommissioning
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of payroll data throughout the transformation process.
• Collaborate with test managers to define and execute robust testing strategies, ensuring the reliability and functionality of all payroll system components
• Address and resolve issues identified during testing, maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Champion adherence to company policies, ITMS (Tech documentation framework standards), and payroll transformation guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Lead and coordinate technical activities across assigned countries, serving as the primary tech point of contact between HR/Payroll, vendors, and the Tech team. Drive collaboration between global and local IT teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Build strong relationships with current and future vendors to define and refine technical requirements.
• Lead and coordinate technical activities across assigned countries, serving as the primary tech point of contact between HR/Payroll, vendors, and the Tech team. Drive collaboration between global and local IT teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Identify and proactively escalate technical deviations, proposing innovative solutions to keep the project on track. Manage technology-related change requests, ensuring seamless implementation and knowledge transfer.

Only experienced Workday consultants to apply please.

As a VR consultant, you will have the flexibility to manage your own day, as long as you meet your set objectives and client demands. Often your team will be a mix of on-site and remote based members who will connect using IM, video calls and an online ticketing system. Good communication skills and time management is essential for this role.