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HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead - Public Sector

Reading Temporary £112 - £112 per day View Job Description
As an HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead, you will take ownership of the HR Digital Roadmap, driving Workday optimisation, new capabilities and wider HR technology initiatives.You'll bring strong Workday HCM expertise, with the ability to shape the roadmap, challenge solution design and suppliers, and lead delivery through to successful business adoption.
  • HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead required for immediate start.
  • Work for a well-known public sector organisation for 12 months.

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Reading.

Job Description

The ideal HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead will have a strong background in HR, digital tools, and change management. This involves digital strategy development, technology implementation, process improvement, change management, data analytics, employee experience, training and development, vendor management and compliance, as detailed below:

  • Develop and lead a comprehensive digital HR strategy, including technology selection, implementation, and vendor management.
  • Partner with the HR Service Improvement team to streamline and automate HR processes using digital tools, driving adoption through effective change management.
  • Leverage HR analytics to enhance decision-making, increase self-service, and reduce unnecessary traffic into the HR service centre.
  • Enhance employee experience through digital platforms and ensure training for managers and staff in collaboration with the learning team.
  • Ensure compliance of all digital HR initiatives with relevant laws and regulations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead should have:

  • Deep Workday HCM expertise, with strong Core HCM knowledge and broad exposure across key modules.
  • Experience delivering multi-year Workday and HR technology roadmaps, ideally in a post-implementation environment.
  • The functional credibility to challenge solution design and hold systems integrators and support partners accountable.
  • Strong programme leadership across governance, prioritisation, dependencies, RAID, resourcing and senior stakeholder reporting.
  • A solid understanding of end-to-end HR processes, operating models and employee self-service.
  • Experience managing SI, AMS and specialist suppliers to ensure quality, value and delivery.
  • The ability to align HR, technology and business stakeholders.
  • A track record of delivering measurable improvements in automation, user experience, data quality and HR efficiency.
  • Current SC Security Clearance.



What's on Offer

  • Contract Length: 12 months
  • Up to 3 days/week on site.
  • Pay Rate: £112.48 per hour (Umbrella) / £82.87 per hour (PAYE)



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Bridget Wilson
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129109
Phone number
+44 207 269 2105

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Manager
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Reading
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Bridget Wilson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2105
Job reference
JN-102026-7129109