P&O Core HCM Solutions Lead

Job Description Summary

The P&O Core HCM Solution Lead plays a critical role in enabling effective and scalable people management by providing strong Technology leadership for P&O Core Solutions within Technology. The role is accountable for the design, evolution, and operational excellence of Core HCM platforms, with a primary focus on Workday HCM and complementary exposure to all other key HCM Solutions.

This position requires deep functional and technical expertise across Core HCM capabilities, including employee lifecycle processes, data models, integrations, and global solution design. While the role operates with a strategic mindset, its core emphasis is on Technology ownership, solution architecture, and roadmap definition rather than traditional business partnering.

Job Description

Role Purpose and Scope

• Lead the Technology design and evolution of P&O Core HCM solutions, ensuring scalable, standardized, and compliant platforms across the enterprise.
• Own and shape the Workday HCM Core roadmap, aligned with P&O strategy, Technology standards, and global operating models.
• Act as the primary Technology authority for Core HCM platforms, including Workday and SAP HR Core.
• Ensure Core HCM solutions meet global standards for data quality, security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

P&O Core Solutions Ownership & Partnership

• Lead discussions with stakeholders on Core HCM platform usage. 
• Drive forward thinking discussions with the business around how HCM capabilities, employee data, and Workday functionality can enable better people outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders to support BAU & transformation initiatives, ensuring outcomes are aligned with organizational goals.
• Act as subject-matter expert for solution design and integrations. 
• Translate requirements into scalable solution designs
• Act as a key business continuity partner, ensuring critical HCM services support ongoing operations and compliance.

• Successful delivery and operations of standardized TT solutions for the Sandoz [complex business process/site/sub-function] that are well aligned to the business strategy and global TT Strategy.

• KPls which are relevant for customer satisfaction are clearly defined, constantly measured, and met.

• Meeting yearly budget target for TT projects and operations.

Product & Service Ownership

• Define and maintain Core HCM vision and roadmap.
• Establish design standards and patterns.
• Collaborate with architects and vendors.

Integrations, Payroll & Time & Attendance

• Lead integrations with Payroll and T&A systems.
• Ensure end-to-end process integrity.

Governance, Risk & Decision Support

• Serve as a point of escalation for key decisions impacting HCM Core solutions and services
• Support the definition of operational objectives and medium-term planning, aligned to long-term Technology and people strategies.
• Ensure compliance considerations (e.g., labor regulations, reporting requirements, rewards governance) are reflected in Workday-enabled solutions.
• Ensure compliance and data privacy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful delivery and ongoing operation of standardized HCM solutions aligned with business and global Technology strategies.
• Clearly defined, measurable, and consistently achieved customer and employee satisfaction KPIs.
• Effective management of annual budgets related to HCM services and initiatives.
• Demonstrated value realization from people and rewards transformation programs.

Minimum Requirements

Work Experience

• Extensive experience working with Core HCM solutions, with Workday HCM as the primary platform, covering core employee lifecycle processes (hire to retire), organizational structures, worker data, and security concepts.
• Proven experience in owning and shaping Core HCM solutions from a Technology perspective, including solution design, configuration governance, and roadmap evolution.
• Strong background designing, governing, and operating integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems, ensuring robust data flows, integrity, and end-to-end process continuity.
• Exposure to SAP HR Core environments, particularly within hybrid or transitioning HR technology landscapes.
• Experience with Payroll and/or Time & Attendance solutions is highly valued, especially when involving integrations with Workday or other Core HCM platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in global, multi-country, and matrixed environments, supporting standardized platforms while balancing local requirements.
• Strong experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across P&O, business functions, vendors, and Technology teams.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries is a strong advantage.
• Regular interaction with senior leadership and global stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong expertise in Workday HCM Core (functional and technical).
• Solid experience in Core HCM solution design and platform ownership.
• Good understanding of HCM integrations, data flows, and dependencies between HR systems.
• Ability to define and maintain HCM roadmaps aligned with Technology and P&O needs.
• Experience working with Payroll and Time & Attendance integrations is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across P&O, business, and Technology.
• Ability to work effectively with delivery teams and vendors in global environments.
• Structured, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented approach.
• Financial awareness related to solution costs and ongoing operations.

Languages

• English (fluent)

Skills Desired

Business Acumen, Business Requirements, Customer Requirements, Financial Modeling, Information Technology Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Technical Analysis, Waterfall Project Management