ICON plc

Head of HR Technology – Workday

ICON plc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dublin • Ireland

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Owning and executing the product strategy and roadmap for the Workday platform, aligning priorities with business objectives and enterprise HR technology strategy
  • Partnering with senior HR and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities where Workday capabilities can address business challenges and enhance the employee and manager experience
  • Leading cross-functional teams (HR, IT, vendors, and delivery partners) to design, develop, and launch new Workday functionality and enhancements
  • Translating business needs into clear product requirements, epics, and roadmaps while managing trade-offs across scope, timeline, and resources
  • Ensuring SOX compliance, data integrity, and adherence to IT Change Control processes across all Workday-related initiatives
  • Driving and supporting business cases to secure funding for Workday and HR technology programs
  • Providing strategic recommendations on new technologies, Workday features, and integrations to improve platform effectiveness and scalability
  • Supporting acquisition activity by ensuring newly acquired companies are efficiently and effectively integrated into the Workday ecosystem
  • Managing and prioritizing product backlogs and demand, ensuring work is sequenced in line with stakeholder objectives and resource capacity
  • Mentoring and guiding product and HR technology team members, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Staying current on Workday releases, industry trends, and emerging HR technologies to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
  • Extensive experience in product management or platform ownership, with a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise solutions
  • Hands-on experience leading the design, development, and ongoing evolution of Workday within a large, global, complex organization
  • Strong ability to partner with HR leaders to deliver data-driven, customer-focused solutions
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams in a matrixed environment
  • Experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, including prioritization, planning, and coordination across teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic vision and execution detail
  • Exceptional communication skills, with comfort engaging senior executives and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Ability to be in Dublin, Ireland office 3 days a week.
Benefits
  • Various annual leave entitlements
  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
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Soft Skills
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