Interim Workday HRIS Manager

6 Month Initial Contract | Inside IR35 | Central London | 4 Days Per Week Onsite

Overview

We are supporting a leading global investment organisation in the appointment of an experienced Interim Workday HRIS Manager to provide leadership and stability whilst the business recruits a permanent hire.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining people management, Workday configuration and strategic stakeholder engagement. The successful contractor will lead the HRIS function, manage and develop a small team, whilst remaining actively involved in the configuration, optimisation and ongoing development of the Workday platform.

Operating within a highly international environment, you will work closely with HR, Technology and business leaders across multiple global regions to ensure the continued delivery of a robust, scalable HR systems landscape. You will have previous experience supporting global Workday environments, understanding the complexities of delivering consistent HR technology solutions across multiple countries, time zones and legislative requirements.

This role requires someone who is equally comfortable leading people, influencing senior stakeholders and remaining hands-on with Workday configuration.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor and develop the HRIS team, providing day-to-day management, coaching and technical leadership.
• Prioritise workload and ensure the successful delivery of HR systems support, enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships across HR, Technology and the wider business.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex HR systems and Workday issues.
• Support the transition to a permanent HRIS Manager through effective documentation and knowledge transfer.

Global Business Partnership

• Partner with HR and business leaders across multiple international regions to understand business priorities and operational challenges.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions that support both global consistency and regional requirements.
• Provide trusted advice on Workday best practice, HR processes and future platform capability.
• Influence senior stakeholders across a complex international organisation.
• Support the continued evolution of the global HR technology roadmap.

Workday Configuration & Optimisation

• Remain hands-on with the configuration and optimisation of Workday HCM and associated functional modules, including:
  • Core HCM
  • Compensation
  • Benefits
  • Absence
  • Talent
  • Onboarding
  • Security
• Configure and maintain Business Processes, Calculated Fields, Condition Rules, Security Frameworks and Tenant Configuration.
• Drive continuous improvement across system functionality, automation and user experience.
• Troubleshoot complex functional issues and coordinate with internal technology teams and third-party vendors where required.

HR Systems Management

• Lead Workday release planning, impact assessments, testing and deployment activities.
• Manage system enhancements, incidents and change requests.
• Ensure high levels of system performance, availability and data integrity.
• Support integrations across the wider HR technology landscape.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance and documentation across the Workday platform.

Reporting & Data

• Develop and enhance Workday reports and dashboards.
• Support HR reporting and People Analytics requirements.
• Maintain data quality, governance and audit compliance across HR systems.

Essential Experience

We are looking for an experienced Workday professional who can demonstrate:

• Significant hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday HCM.
• Previous experience managing or leading HRIS or Workday teams.
• Proven experience operating within a global organisation, supporting Workday across multiple countries and international business functions.
• Experience partnering with senior HR, Technology and business stakeholders within complex multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Workday Business Processes
  • Calculated Fields
  • Security Configuration
  • Tenant Management
  • Reporting & Dashboards
• Experience leading Workday releases, testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HR systems, HR processes and data governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical delivery.

Desirable Experience

• Workday Certification.
• Experience with Workday integrations and API-based solutions.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar IT Service Management platforms.
• Knowledge of HR technology transformation programmes.
• Previous experience within Financial Services, Private Equity or other global enterprise organisations.

Contract Details

• Initial Contract: 6 Months
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Location: Central London
• Onsite Requirement: 4 Days Per Week
• Start Date: ASAP

Director of Procurement | Confidential

Please note this role is a relocation opportunity and requires someone who is fluent in both Mandarin and English.

Location: London, UK (Relocation Support Available)

Package: Competitive Executive Salary + Relocation

An international consumer technology business is seeking an experienced commercial leader to support the continued expansion of its global logistics and fulfilment network.

This is a senior opportunity to lead the commercial strategy behind large-scale warehousing, fulfilment and transportation infrastructure across multiple international markets. Working closely with Operations, Strategy and cross-functional leadership teams, you'll negotiate complex commercial partnerships, build scalable supplier frameworks and play a key role in supporting the next phase of global growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations for complex logistics, warehousing and fulfilment partnerships.
• Develop procurement strategies supporting large-scale international expansion.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships across multiple logistics categories.
• Drive commercial modelling, contract negotiations and supplier performance frameworks.
• Partner closely with Operations, Strategy and Analytics teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Develop procurement mechanisms and governance that support long-term business growth.

About You

• Significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements within logistics, supply chain or eCommerce.
• Strong understanding of fulfilment, warehousing or transportation networks.
• Proven experience managing high-value supplier negotiations and strategic partnerships.
• Comfortable operating across multiple international markets and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience building scalable commercial or procurement processes within a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English.
• Open to relocating to the UK with relocation support provided.

Digital Marketing Executive - Freelance ( 6 months)

North London - Hybrid (2 days in office)

Day Rate

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple digital channels, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, and delivering campaigns that make a measurable commercial impact.

What you'll be doing...

You'll play a key role in planning, executing and optimising digital marketing campaigns across a portfolio of well-known consumer brands, working closely with ecommerce, brand & creative teams to drive customer acquisition and online growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing paid social campaigns across Meta
• Owning affiliate partnerships & driving channel performance
• Coordinating PPC activity with agency
• Delivering supplier-funded marketing campaigns
• Monitoring budgets & forecasting spending
• Analysing campaign performance
• Supporting major promotional events

Requirements:

• Experience delivering digital marketing campaigns
• Strong knowledge of paid social and affiliate marketing
• An understanding of PPC
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience managing marketing budgets