HR Technology Director

About us

At Inizio, we're a global team driven by a shared purpose: to reimagine health. Formed in 2022 through the coming together of Ashfield and Huntsworth, we unite decades of experience with cutting-edge capabilities to deliver impactful solutions across the commercialization journey - from discovery to post-launch. Our global network of over 10,000 experts operates across 50 countries, supporting clients with strategic insight, medical excellence, creative engagement, and real-world delivery. We work with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and patients.

What sets Inizio apart is our people - and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. Here, you're encouraged to reimagine your possibilities: to grow, to be curious and to make real change happen. It's a place where your individuality is valued, your development is supported, and your ambition is celebrated. If you're ready to push boundaries and accelerate your career, Inizio is the best place to be.

About the role

The Director, HR Technology & Solutions Delivery is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, delivering, and optimising the HR technology ecosystem in support of the enterprise HR and business strategy. Acting as the primary bridge between HR and IT, you will lead HR business engagement, oversee solution design, delivery and operations, and ensures HR systems enable scalable, compliant, and data-driven people processes.

You will have end-to-end accountability for the HR technology landscape, including Workday (core HCM and modules), and associated platforms such as talent acquisition, learning management systems, benefits providers, and HR master data solutions. Our Workday IT Operations team will report directly into this role.

You will report to our Deputy Chief Information Officer.

Key responsibilities

HR Business Engagement & Strategy Enablement

• Serve as the senior IT partner to HR leadership, translating HR and business strategy into a coherent HR technology roadmap.

• Lead structured engagement with HR stakeholders to define, prioritise, and govern HR technology initiatives.

• Provide thought leadership on HR technology trends, system capabilities, and best practices to support workforce strategy, transformation, and growth.

HR Technology Leadership & Solution Delivery

• Own the end-to-end delivery of HR technology solutions, from demand intake and design through build, testing, deployment, and stabilisation.

• Ensure solutions are aligned to agreed business outcomes, architectural standards, and security, privacy, and compliance requirements.

• Lead cross-functional delivery teams and external partners to deliver complex, multi-system HR initiatives on time and within scope.

Workday Platform Ownership & Operations

• Provide executive leadership and direction for the Workday platform, including roadmap planning, release management, configuration, integrations, and ongoing optimisation.

• Oversee the Workday Operations team, ensuring high system availability, data quality, and effective support for HR and the business.

• Act as the senior escalation point for Workday-related issues, risks, and decisions.

HR Systems Ecosystem Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight and integration across the wider HR technology landscape, including:

• Talent acquisition and onboarding systems

• Payroll platforms and vendors

• Learning management systems

• Benefits and rewards providers

• HR master data and reporting solutions

• Ensure systems operate as a cohesive ecosystem, with strong integration, governance, and user experience.

Governance, Risk & Vendor Management

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for HR technology investment, change management, and data ownership.

• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and implementation partners, including performance, contracts, and commercial oversight.

• Ensure HR systems meet regulatory, audit, data privacy, and security requirements across all regions.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Build, lead, and develop high-performing HR technology and Workday teams.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Act as a visible, credible technology leader within IT and the broader organisation.

About you

• Senior leadership experience in HR technology, ideally within a complex, enterprise environment.

• Deep hands-on experience with Workday (HCM and/or major modules), including operational ownership and large-scale solution delivery.

• Proven ability to lead HR business engagement and translate strategic HR priorities into technology solutions.

• Strong experience overseeing integrated HR systems beyond core HCM

• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams and third-party vendors.

• Strong executive communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience operating at Director or equivalent senior leadership level.

• Workday certifications and/or experience across multiple Workday modules.

• Background in large-scale HR transformation or global system rollouts.

Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognise the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Artificial Intelligence

Inizio may use AI technologies to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions at Inizio are made by our human recruiting team. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and human-led hiring practices.

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.