Workday HRIS Technical Lead

This is a great opportunity to join a leading professional services firm and help major HRIS transformations for some of their largest and most respected organisations across EMEA. The firm is seeking a Workday HRIS Technical Lead for an initial 12-month contract. This position offers a flexible hybrid model, allowing you to work remotely while collaborating in person at the Dublin city centre office from time to time.

You will join a highly knowledgeable and supportive team that is driving cutting-edge Workday integration workstreams, including elements of AI and emerging technologies. This position offers a flexible hybrid model, allowing you to work remotely while collaborating in person at the Dublin city centre office from time to time.

If you are passionate about delivering impactful solutions and eager to develop your technical and consulting expertise in a collaborative environment, this role provides the perfect platform for your next career move.

• Step into a high-profile Workday HRIS Technical Lead role supporting large-scale EMEA clients across diverse industries such as pharma, energy, and oil & gas, where your expertise will be valued and developed.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement with remote-first options and occasional travel to Dublin city centre, ensuring you can balance professional growth with personal commitments.
• Join a knowledgeable and inclusive team renowned for their commitment to training opportunities, supportive leadership, and fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

What you'll do:

As a Workday HRIS Technical Lead, you will:

• Design and deliver complex Workday solutions with a particular focus on integrations and systems architecture, ensuring robust outcomes for multiple concurrent projects.
• Facilitate client-facing design workshops and solution scoping sessions, acting as a trusted technical advisor who brings clarity and confidence to stakeholders.
• Mentor and manage small teams on project workstreams, providing guidance that ensures delivery milestones are met to the highest standards of quality.
• Coordinate internal resources effectively, prioritising tasks and maintaining alignment among stakeholders across several EMEA clients simultaneously.
• Support business development activities by shaping proposals, engaging new clients, and contributing positively to the organisation’s reputation as a leading Workday partner.
• Embrace innovation by exploring new technologies such as AI within Workday solutions, bringing fresh thinking that drives better results for clients.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders both internally and externally, building strong relationships that foster trust and shared success.
• Champion best practices in Workday HRIS delivery, ensuring compliance with organisational standards while adapting approaches to meet evolving client needs.
• Contribute actively to knowledge sharing within the team, helping others grow through training opportunities and communal support.
• Maintain flexibility in your working arrangements by operating primarily remotely but travelling to Dublin city centre offices when required for key meetings or workshops.

What you bring:

Your proven experience as a Workday HRIS Technical Lead will be central to your success in this role. You bring:

• Extensive hands-on experience delivering Workday integrations as well as broader Workday HRIS solutions within large-scale environments is essential for success in this role.
• Proven ability to lead client workshops, manage complex projects from inception through completion, and mentor project teams in collaborative settings.
• Comfortable working directly with clients at all levels—including senior stakeholders—and adept at navigating fast-paced environments focused on delivering effective solutions.
• Flexibility to be based anywhere in Ireland with willingness to travel occasionally to Dublin city centre offices as required for key meetings or workshops.
• Previous consulting experience is highly desirable; commercial awareness will enable you to engage confidently with senior clients on strategic matters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including empathy, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to build trust-based relationships within diverse teams.
• Strong organisational skills enabling you to coordinate resources efficiently across multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or timelines.
• A passion for embracing new technologies such as AI within Workday solutions; curiosity about emerging trends will help drive innovative outcomes for clients.
• Commitment to knowledge sharing through training opportunities; willingness to support colleagues’ growth contributes positively to communal success.
• Dependability in meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism throughout all aspects of project delivery.

What's next:

If you’re ready to take your career forward in one of Ireland’s most exciting Workday HRIS roles—where collaboration meets innovation. Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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