Functional Consultant

Workday Functional Consultant - 6 month FTC

Help shape the future of HR and payroll systems for a business investing in smarter, scalable Workday solutions. This is your chance to join a growing "tier 2" team that's building capability, streamlining processes, and making a real impact across key Workday domains.

Role Overview:

Location: Remote / UK-based

Package: Competitive salary + benefits

Industry: Technology / Professional Services

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver Workday configuration and enhancements across HCM, Time & Absence, and Payroll modules.
• Manage lower-complexity builds with minimal supervision, supporting the core Workday team.
• Analyse functional requirements, recommend improvements, and implement best-practice solutions.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 teams to resolve transaction issues and optimise existing workflows.
• Build and maintain reports, calculated fields, and dashboards to support business insight.
• Configure business processes, notifications, and security groups to align with operational needs.
• Support integrations and ensure smooth cross-functional data flow between Workday modules.

Main Skills Needed:

• Workday PRO certification in relevant functional areas.
• Strong understanding of HCM fundamentals - Business Processes, Reporting, Security, and Calculated Fields.
• Hands-on experience with Onboarding, Job Changes, Terminations, and Security Group management.
• Deep expertise in Time & Absence setup - accruals, leave configurations, eligibility, and validation rules.
• Payroll configuration and processing experience, including building Earnings, Deductions, and Account Posting Rules.
• Familiarity with integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs) and data reporting for Payroll and Accounting.
• Ability to provide functional guidance and corrective recommendations to internal teams.

What's in It for You:

• Be part of a team driving Workday innovation and scalability.
• Flexible, remote-first environment built around collaboration and autonomy.
• Ongoing professional development with access to Workday certification pathways.
• A role that offers both ownership and support within a forward-thinking, global business.

Think it could be a fit? We'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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