HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Reading/ Hybrid |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Human Resources |
| Salary | £112 Per Hour |
| Start Date | October 16th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7758-PSR1JP00107332 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for an HR Digital Roadmap Programme Lead to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Reading/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced HR Digital / Workday Programme Lead to take ownership of our HR Digital Roadmap and lead a portfolio of Workday optimisation, new capability and wider HR technology initiatives.
This is not a generic programme management role. We need someone with deep and broad Workday HCM expertise who can shape the roadmap, challenge solution design and suppliers, and lead delivery through to business adoption.
The successful candidate should have:
- Deep Workday HCM experience, with strong Core HCM knowledge and broad exposure across modules such as Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent, Performance, Learning, Skills, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Help and Reporting.
- Experience creating and delivering multi-year Workday / HR technology roadmaps, ideally in a post-implementation optimisation environment.
- Sufficient functional credibility to challenge Workday solution design, rather than relying entirely on an SI or AMS partner.
- Strong programme leadership, including prioritisation, dependencies, RAID, governance, resourcing and senior reporting.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end HR processes and how technology supports HR operating models, shared services and employee/manager self-service.
- Experience managing and challenging systems integrators, AMS providers and specialist suppliers.
- Ability to translate between HR, technology and senior business stakeholders.
- Evidence of delivering measurable improvements in automation, simplification, user experience, data quality or HR efficiency.
Particularly attractive backgrounds:
- Workday Solution / Functional Leads who have progressed into broader roadmap leadership.
- HRIS / HR Technology Leads with hands-on Workday credibility.
- Workday Solution Architects with strong programme and stakeholder leadership.
- Senior Workday implementation consultants who have subsequently operated client-side.
- Candidates who have led Phase X / Workday optimisation programmes, rather than only initial implementations.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Deep Workday HCM experience, with strong Core HCM knowledge and broad exposure across modules such as Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent, Performance, Learning, Skills, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Help and Reporting.
