Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Here at Howden Group Holdings, we are transforming the way we deliver HR services to our business and this is an exciting time to join our evolving HR function as we look to drive commercially aligned and strategic HR support to our stakeholders.
Reporting to the Workday Programme Lead, this role will focus on supporting the delivery of the Workday Implementation Roadmap across the globe, helping to ensure countries and businesses are aligned with the global standard HR processes.
The successful incumbent will bring with them the prior experience of working in fast-paced, highly commercial, project environments. Additionally, you will have experience of delivering beyond the day to day and working with the HR Leaders and other Centres of Expertise to deliver wider HR strategic initiatives and priorities.
Please note this is a 12-month FTC role based in our Central London office. The expectation is to be onsite 2-3 days per week on average.
Role Responsibilities:
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Function as an expert for Workday administration - HR transactions, business process configuration, and design, including advising the HR team, managers, and employees in the proper use of the system.
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Work with the project teams in the analysis, development, implementation and support of allocated HR projects & changes.
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Support local teams in understanding and providing project requirements including employee data and business organisation structures.
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Assist in the review, testing, implementation, training, and communication of Workday
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Support on ensuring that Workday is fully integrated with key business systems
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Perform detailed manipulation of complex data.
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Assess requirements and perform impact assessments to support the Change team in identifying impacts between the business as is and the to be in Workday.
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Promote the best possible user experience in Workday through simplified and automated processes
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Support training and engagement to ensure our key stakeholders are fully utilizing Workday post go live.
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Provide support for ad hoc projects as required
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Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality and ensure GDPR compliance
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Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
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In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the HR and the company maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
Role Requirements:
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Prior experience in a similar Workday deployment role, where you would have gained solid experience in Workday modules, including HCM, Absence, Reporting, Recruitment, Compensation & Time Tracking.
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Strong stakeholder management skills (employees, management, HR Leaders, and Heads Of).
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Workday Certification or WorkdayPro certifications would be preferred.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
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Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
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We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
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We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
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