Senior Workday Data Lead - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 Contract

Own the Data Strategy for a Major Workday Transformation

Location: Hybrid (20% in London or Glasgow) | Contract - Inside IR35 | Duration: Initial 6 Months | Clearance: SC Clearance Essential

Are you a seasoned Workday Data Leader with 7-10 years' experience who can define and deliver a complex data migration strategy from scratch?

Our client is embarking on a major Workday transformation within a secure, complex environment. They require an exceptional Senior Workday Data Lead to take full accountability for data readiness, ensuring a successful migration across HR, Finance, and Payroll domains ahead of the SI-led implementation. This is a critical leadership role reporting directly into the Technical Delivery Manager.

The Role: Data Migration & Governance Authority

You will mobilise and lead the entire data sub-workstream, acting as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday data objects and structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Execution: Define, document, and execute the end-to-end data migration strategy, including scope, toolset, timelines, and data conversion best practices.

• Core Delivery: Lead data extraction, cleansing, mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation across HR, Finance, and Payroll.

• Technical Expertise: Act as the Workday data SME, producing critical artefacts like migration plans, data dictionaries, and detailed mapping specifications.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all data activities adhere to strict governance frameworks, including GDPR and security requirements.

• Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the Integration Lead, Technical Delivery Manager, and business SMEs to ensure data flows align with technical architecture.

Essential Experience Required

• SC Clearance is MANDATORY for this role.

• 7-10 years' experience in data leadership roles on large ERP/HCM programmes with a primary focus on Workday.

• Proven track record of delivering full data migrations into Workday across key domains (HR, Finance, Payroll).

• Deep expertise in Workday data models, data structures, and tenant configuration.

• Excellent knowledge of data cleansing, mapping, and governance frameworks (e.g., GDPR).

• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly when defining data ownership and driving business accountability.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the Public Sector or other regulated industries.

• Familiarity with Workday reporting, Prism Analytics, and data integration patterns (MuleSoft/Azure).

Next Steps

This is an Inside IR35 contract opportunity with an initial 6-month duration and high likelihood of extension.

If you are an SC Cleared Workday Data expert ready to own a mission-critical workstream, please apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion regarding the day rate.