Workday Functional Lead Consultant

We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact when leading with our purpose, values and PwC Professional behaviours in every interaction.

On behalf of PwC, we are recruiting for a Workday Functional Lead Consultant (HCM) on a 12-month contract based in Milton Keynes. It will be a hybrid model.

Join us as a Workday Functional Lead Consultant:

As an experienced Workday Functional Lead Consultant, you will lead client-facing Workday HCM transformation programmes. You will take full ownership of functional delivery across Workday projects, from design through to deployment, working closely with clients and internal delivery teams.

This is a senior hands-on role requiring strong Workday expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

What you'll do:

• Lead and deliver client-facing Workday HCM projects, owning functional areas from design through to deployment
• Manage and coordinate functional workstreams, with functional leads reporting into you
• Facilitate and lead requirements workshops, challenging client requirements with professional scepticism
• Configure Workday solutions across HCM modules and ensure alignment to business needs
• Lead cutover planning, defect resolution, testing (SIT/UAT), and CCS activities
• Analyse client data and translate requirements into effective Workday solutions
• Provide leadership and direction to onshore and offshore delivery teams
• Work closely with stakeholders across all levels, from C-suite to operational teams
• Ensure high-quality delivery as a trusted advisor across transformation programmes
• Support HR transformation initiatives and technology-enabled change programmes

The skills you'll need:

• Current Workday HCM Consultant certification (essential)
• Additional Workday certifications (e.g. Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking) desirable
• Proven experience leading Workday functional workstreams in client-facing roles
• Strong expertise across multiple areas of Workday HCM
• Experience in HR transformation and digital/technology-enabled change programmes
• Strong understanding of modern HR operating models and challenges
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to build credibility quickly and adapt communication style to audience
• Strong digital, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing hybrid teams (onshore/offshore) and driving delivery outcomes
• Large-scale enterprise Workday implementations

At PwC we want every individual to feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute fully. Creating an environment where everyone belongs and thrives unlocks greater innovation, productivity and deeper engagement.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

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