Senior Workday Technical Lead

Senior Workday Technical Lead FTC 12-18 months

Luton/Hybrid  

COMPANY

 When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 800 routes to more than 30 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the second largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 80 million passengers a year, we employ over 13,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing.

TEAM

The Enterprise Technology function develops and manages platforms and services which support our internal functions such as People (or HR), Finance, Risk, Compliance, Security and Facilities.  The People IT Team sits within the Enterprise Technology function and is specifically responsible for the technology supporting acquisition, talent, colleague development, payroll, reward and internal communications.

 JOB PURPOSE

easyJet is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Workday Technical Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing technical implementations, integrations, and maintenance of the Workday system across all modules, including HCM, Financial Management, Payroll, and more. This position requires deep technical expertise in Workday, strong agile management capabilities, and the ability to lead a team of technical specialists. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of Workdays architecture, advanced configuration skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to drive business success.

 JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

 ·       Provide strategic and technical leadership for the implementation, configuration, and optimization of all Workday modules, ensuring alignment with easyJet’s business objectives.

·       Design and oversee the integration of Workday with other enterprise systems, ensuring seamless data flow and process automation.

·       Lead the technical configuration and customization of Workday modules to meet specific business requirements, utilizing advanced tools like Workday Studio and Workday extend/Prism.

·       Coordinate with stakeholders across various departments, and ensure agile sprints are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

·       Oversee data migration, data integrity, and data security processes within the Workday system.

·       Provide advanced technical support for Workday-related issues, troubleshooting complex problems, and ensuring timely resolution.

·       Identify and implement performance improvements within the Workday system to enhance efficiency and user experience.

·       Ensure all Workday configurations and processes comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies, maintaining the highest standards of data security and integrity.

·       Manage and mentor a team of Workday technical specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

·       Stay current with Workday updates and new features, driving continuous improvement and innovation within easyJet’s Workday environment.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

 ·       Deep technical expertise in Workday configuration, implementation, and integration. Proficiency with Workday tools such as Workday Studio, EIB, PECI, Workday Extend, and Prism.

·       Demonstrable experience working with Workday, including extensive experience with multiple Workday modules and at least 3 years in a technical lead or supervisory role.

·       Strong project management skills, with experience using methodologies and tools like Agile, Scrum, and PMP certification is a plus.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

·       Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative and practical technical solutions.

·       Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and developing a technical team.

·       Advanced Integration Experience: Extensive experience with Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, PICOF and PECI.

·       Experience with custom development within the Workday environment, including Workday Extend and Prism.

·       Expertise in performance tuning and optimization of Workday processes and reports.

·       Experience in change management and driving the adoption of new systems and processes.

·       Experience working with third-party vendors and managing vendor relationships.

 Desirable

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

·       Advanced Workday certification(s) preferred (e.g., Workday Integration, Workday Studio.

 What you’ll get in return 

·Competitive base salary 

·Up to 20% bonus 

·25 days holiday 

·BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes 

·7% pension 

·Life Insurance

·Work Away Scheme

·Flexible benefits package 

·Excellent staff travel benefits 

 About easyJet

At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

It takes a real team effort to carry over 90 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too.

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Complete your application on our careers site.

We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.