About the role
VirtualResource (VR)
is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workday systems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.
Our people are our most important asset
We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do
Are you an experienced Workday Functional Lead looking for your next contract opportunity? We are seeking experienced Workday Functional Leads to support a range of client transformation, implementation, optimisation, and enhancement programmes. We are particularly interested in consultants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: • Recruiting & Pre-Hire Processes • Compensation, Payroll & Rewards • Security, Data Governance & Controls • Core HCM and related Workday modules As a Workday Functional Lead, you will partner with clients to design and deliver effective Workday solutions, provide functional expertise, facilitate workshops, and help ensure successful project outcomes.
Job Description
What skills are we looking for?
Our roles are remotely based (even pre-Covid), meaning you will be working from your home office, connecting with your client and team on a daily basis.
To be successful in this type of environment, you will need to have the ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross-functional teams, explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms, align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively drive process improvements. You will need to be comfortable with video calls and be proactive in keeping communication channels open with your client and team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead functional design activities across Workday implementations and enhancement project in the relevant areas.
Facilitate client workshops and translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on Workday best practices
Produce functional design documentation and configuration specifications
Support testing, deployment, and go-live activities
Collaborate closely with client stakeholders, project teams, and technical resources
Ensure solutions align with business requirements, governance standards, and compliance needs
Provide mentoring and quality assurance support where appropriate
Skills & Experience
More than 3years experience leading Workday functional workstreams, with deep expertise in one or more Workday modules.
Strong expertise in one or more Workday functional areas such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, Security, or Data Governance.
Experience leading client workshops and managing stakeholder relationships
Proven ability to design and deliver Workday solutions in complex environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Consulting experience within client-facing projects
Workday certification(s)
Experience across multiple Workday modules
Global implementation or support experience
Experience working within consultancy or professional services environments
Other Qualifications / Skills (beneficial but not mandatory
College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems
Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies
Background in HR operations, payroll, or finance transformation
If you are a Workday specialist with strong functional expertise and a passion for delivering successful client outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us about your Workday specialisation and availability.