Workday HCM Consultant

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we're hiring:

WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This Team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions.

We are extending our team to support our expanding global Workday deployment that utilises HCM, PSA and FINS. We are adding more Agencies to our current headcount in North America East to West Coast and United Kingdom and Ireland deployment in North America covering East to West Coast.

We are looking for an HCMConsultant with Core HCM and absence/time tracking experience to join the Workday Services Team providingpost go-live support.

This is an exciting and varied role in a dynamic organisation where you will work with the wider WorkdayServices Team to provide a world class level of Workday support and development on a day-to-day basis. You willalso work with the WPP Implementation Team and People Teams to understand, improve and deliver an efficientand effective solution.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop requirements documentation to meet business needs
• Diagnose and resolve HCM issues raised by the business
• Support data requests and maintenance including rescind, correct and EIBs
• Provide guidance to our team of Analysts when troubleshooting complex issues
• Provide functional expertise and guidance to our People Teams
• Accountable for maintaining up-to-date process documentation
• Safeguard global standards and principles against competing requests and priorities
• Participate in testing activities as required
• Provide creative solutioning for enhancements to our Workday deployment
• Maintain expertise on data standards/functionality/features/capabilities in Workday and technologytrends
• Four years' Workday experience across Workday HCM including absence, time tracking, recruitment and
• talent, preferably in a global organisation
• Ability to identify opportunities to extend Workday usage to meet business requirements
• Takes ownership of queries and successfully resolve
• Experience of using ServiceNow or similar service management software
• Effective team player and experience of working with others to achieve a common goal
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and confident communicator across all mediums
• Ability to deliver to deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Experience of improving ways of working and processes
• Knowledge and experience of cross functional working on both HR and finance processes an advantage
• English language, advanced level is required for this role

Who you'll be working with:

• Reporting to the Workday Services Product Manager, the purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality advice and
• support across Workday HCM. This will include diagnosis and resolution of issues raised by colleagues, create
• and maintain organizations & structures, configuration across Core HR, Absence, Compensation and Organisations.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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