18-Month Fixed-Term Contract (CDD)
Reporting to the Group HRIS Specialist and working closely with the Head of HR France, this role has been created to support a defined programme of Workday deployment, localisation, integration and enhancement activities across France.
As a highly acquisitive business, Pest Control Partnership is undertaking significant transformation and integration activities across its French operations. We require an experienced Workday professional with strong configuration expertise and experience supporting French HR and payroll processes. Working closely with the Head of HR France and local HR team, the successful candidate will translate business and regulatory requirements into effective Workday configuration and processes, ensuring the platform is optimised for the French environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in configuring French-specific processes, supporting acquisitions, implementing system enhancements, documenting procedures, training users and ensuring Workday is deployed in a way that supports both local compliance requirements and Group standards.
This is a project-focused role designed to deliver a defined programme of work. Upon completion of the implementation and enhancement programme, responsibility for ongoing operation of Workday will transfer to the local HR team, with oversight from the Group HRIS function.
Workday Deployment & Localisation
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Lead the localisation of Workday processes and workflows for France.
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Configure Workday to support French employment law, payroll, absence management, time management and employee lifecycle requirements.
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Ensure system configuration aligns with applicable French legal and regulatory requirements.
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Support the deployment of Workday across French entities and newly acquired businesses.
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Collaborate with Group HRIS, Payroll, HR and operational stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
Process Design & Configuration
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Design, document and implement French HR processes and workflows within Workday.
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Configure business processes, approvals and security structures to support local operational requirements.
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Support the development and implementation of system enhancements required to address current business needs and integration activities.
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Ensure alignment between Group standards and local French requirements.
Acquisition Integration
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Support the onboarding and integration of newly acquired French businesses into Workday.
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Harmonise employee data, organisational structures and HR processes.
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Assist with data migration, validation and cleansing activities.
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Support change management and transition activities during integration projects.
Testing & Data Quality
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Coordinate and execute system testing and user acceptance testing activities.
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Validate configuration, workflows, integrations and reporting outputs.
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Ensure data quality, integrity and consistency throughout implementation activities.
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Support issue resolution and troubleshooting during deployment and stabilisation phases.
Documentation, Training & Knowledge Transfer
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Develop and maintain process documentation, user guides and training materials.
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Deliver training to HR teams, managers and key stakeholders.
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Provide post-deployment support during stabilisation periods.
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Facilitate knowledge transfer to local HR teams and the Group HRIS function.
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Support the transition of ongoing system ownership to operational teams following project completion.
KPIs and objectives will be agreed from time to time and may include:
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Delivery of French Workday deployment milestones.
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Completion of agreed configuration and enhancement activities.
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Successful integration of acquisitions into Workday.
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Data accuracy and integrity.
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User adoption and training effectiveness.
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Quality and completeness of process documentation.
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Compliance with French legal and operational requirements.
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Stakeholder satisfaction.
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Successful handover of processes and system knowledge to local HR teams
Qualifications:
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A University or post graduate degree or experience in lieu.
Experience & Skills:
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Proven experience working with Workday in France.
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Demonstrable experience configuring Workday across multiple functional areas,
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including:
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Core HCM
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Absence
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Compensation
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Time Tracking
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Experience translating business, and HR requirements into effective Workday configuration and processes.
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Strong understanding of French HR processes and operational practices.
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Experience supporting Workday deployments, implementations, transformations or integrations within France.
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Experience working with acquisitions, organisational change or business integration projects.
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Ability to work collaboratively with HR and business stakeholders to design and implement effective Workday solutions.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
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Fluent French and professional English language skills.
Desirable
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Workday certification or advanced Workday configuration experience.
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Experience within multi-site or multi-entity organisations.
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Experience supporting acquisition-driven businesses.
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Knowledge of French payroll processes and integrations.
Personal Competencies:
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Highly self-motivated and delivery focused.
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Pragmatic and solutions oriented.
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Strong project management and organisational skills.
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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Collaborative and relationship focused.
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Able to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels.
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Adaptable and resilient in a high-growth environment.
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Committed to delivering practical outcomes and sustainable solutions.
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The role will be based in France.
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Hybrid and remote working arrangements may be considered.
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Travel within France and occasionally internationally may be required.
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Business travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
