Workday People System Manager

Company: Focus Cloud
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Workday People Systems Manager | East of England – Hybrid

We are recruiting for an experienced Workday People Systems Manager to join a leading organisation in the East of England.

This is a hands‑on management role combining Workday delivery, system optimisation, service management and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the continued development, stability and performance of the Workday platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Workday People Systems function
  • Provide hands‑on support across Workday HCM configuration and optimisation
  • Oversee Workday support, incidents, service requests and change
  • Lead Workday configuration, enhancements and implementation activity
  • Ensure effective Workday Security and Data Governance
  • Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of Workday processes
  • Lead, mentor and develop the Workday team
  • Work closely with HR, Payroll, IT and wider business stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years’ hands‑on Workday experience
  • Strong Workday HCM background
  • Proven Workday configuration and implementation experience
  • Strong knowledge of Workday Security and Data Governance
  • Experience managing Workday support, incidents and change
  • Previous experience leading and developing Workday teams
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to combine hands‑on Workday expertise with people management

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Posted: September 3rd, 2026