HR Platform Manager

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
 
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. 

What truly sets us apart is how we work. 

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. 

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.  

The role

We are seeking an experienced HR Platform Manager (Workday) to own the end-to-end health, performance, and evolution of our global Workday tenant. This role leads BAU operations, release & upgrade management, platform governance, integrations, and change enablement—ensuring Workday reliably supports HR, Payroll, and business users. You’ll manage a blended team of Workday analysts/SMEs and vendors, drive continuous improvements, and steer a scalable roadmap aligned to business priorities.

What you'll be responsible for

• Own L2/L3 BAU support across core Workday modules, ensuring SLA delivery and operational excellence.

• Lead Workday bi-annual release management including impact assessment, feature enablement, regression testing and deployment.

• Oversee platform governance, prioritization, and roadmap planning.

• Manage Workday configuration (Business Processes, Calculated Fields, Security, Rules).

• Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR/DPDP, and audit readiness.

• Own integrations portfolio including EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, PECI/PICOF.

• Drive improvements in reporting, dashboards, automation, and adoption.

• Lead and mentor a team of Workday analysts and manage vendor partners.

We're looking for someone who

• Essential
• 10–15 years total experience with at least 6–8 years in Workday.
• Deep expertise in Workday HCM plus 2+ additional modules.
• Strong experience in Workday security, configuration, integrations, and tenant management.
• Experience leading Workday releases, regression cycles, and change control.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and vendor oversight skills.
• Preferred Skills
• Workday certifications (e.g., HCM, Integrations, Compensation, Recruiting) or Pro/Associate credentials.
• Experience with Workday Prism, BIRT, Extend, or Journeys.
• Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban), and familiarity with ServiceNow.
• Exposure to SOX, GDPR/DPDP, and audit engagements.
• Background in HR process design (hire-to-retire, workforce structures, mobility), and change management.

What you'll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Specific benefits vary by location

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! 

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.