Systems Application Engineer

As a Systems Application Engineer do you want your next role to be part of an exciting transformation?

Well, here is your chance to secure a great opportunity and be part of something special as our client is set to become a leading multi-technology, multi-vendor shared services provider to a growing client base delivering modern, SaaS-enabled solutions.

It is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, partnering with internal teams, third-party suppliers, and key stakeholders.

Your new position:

As Systems Application Engineer will be a lead role and will see you embedded with the Programme Team.

You will play a key role in overseeing the design, build, test, and delivery of Human Capital Management (HCM) and/or Financials processes within their transformation programme.

We are recruiting for three Systems Application Engineers:

• HCM Specialist
• Financials Specialist
• Generalist with Cross-modular knowledge

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance & Oversight: Work with the Programme team and Systems Integrator (SI) partner to provide hands-on governance across the design, build, test, and delivery of HCM/Financials processes.
• Requirements Documentation: Lead system requirements documentation to analyse process flows and create Low-Level Logical Design artefacts, Impact Assessments, and Privacy/Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, third-party suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring clarity and alignment of requirements.
• Quality & Compliance: Continuously improve system setup, testing, and design processes to meet quality standards and programme governance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams such as Customer Services and Training, as well as other system end users.
• Capacity & Resourcing: Work with the Capacity Planning Manager and Product Development Leads to align resources with programme priorities.
• Feasibility Studies & Workshops: Lead or participate in feasibility studies and workshops for the implementation of new or upgraded systems.

What We’re Looking For:

• Workday Cloud expertise in HR, Payroll, Finance, Workforce Planning, and/or Analytics & Reporting.
• Proven leadership experience in complex, multi-client ERP environments.
• Strong experience in leading system documentation, design, development, testing, and implementation of Cloud/SaaS-based enterprise systems and applications.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience with Oracle ERP (e-Business or Fusion) for TOM mapping, data migration, and integration activities will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with PL/SQL, JavaScript, and BI Publisher.
• Experience with project delivery methodologies such as Agile and ITIL.
• Knowledge of integration components such as PenServer and HMRC.

Why join our client?

• To work on cutting-edge SaaS-enabled solutions and drive real change within the organisation and across the business.
• Flexible working options and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• An employer that supports on going professional development at all levels.
• Competitive salary and sort after benefits.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make an impact with this organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short email outlining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role.