Smith+Nephew
Workday Specialist - HCM, Time & Absence
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Life. Unlimited.
At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Join us as an HR Technology Specialist for Absence and Time and play a key role in supporting colleagues across the organisation as they navigate our Workday HR systems. If you enjoy problem solving, improving processes and helping people get the best from technology, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
Please note: This is a fixed-term opportunity ending in March 2028.
What will you be doing?
Each day will bring variety as you become a go-to person for Absence and Time Tracking within Workday. You will:
- Listen to employees and HR, understand their questions and guide them through solutions with clarity and care.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, manage your caseload within agreed service levels and partner with colleagues across HR Services and Global Business Services to keep our processes running smoothly.
- Play a hands-on role in testing new releases, gathering user requirements and making sure our systems support people in the moments that matter.
- Be the HR Technology point person supporting a Global Payroll Programme, ensuring Workday Absence, Time, and Pay impacting elements are configured to enable successful payroll deployments.
Your work will help shape a seamless employee experience.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role comes from being curious, organised, and confident working with HR technology. You will combine system knowledge with a passion for service, ensuring every colleague feels supported and well-informed. You’ll also bring a mindset for continuous improvement and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across markets.
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Key experience includes:
- Workday Absence and Workday Time Tracking knowledge
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and support process improvements
- Comfort working with data, testing changes, and managing requirements
- Strong organisation and workload management skills
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging
Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating, and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com).
Your Future
- Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes
- Save As You Earn share options
Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing
- Private Health and Dental plans
- Healthcare Cash Plans
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance and much more.
Flexibility
- Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles)
Training
- Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship
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Extra Perks
- Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs
- Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.
Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration, and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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