HR Technology HCM Specialist

Life. Unlimited.

At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join our HR Technology team in Watford and help shape the future of how our people experience Workday. If you're passionate about HR systems, thrive on solving problems, and enjoy collaborating across global teams, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a company that's transforming lives.

What Will You Be Doing?

As our HR Technology HCM Specialist, you'll be the go-to expert for Workday HCM, supporting employees and managers across the business. You'll deliver enhancements, manage small projects, and guide users through the platform with clarity and confidence. From gathering requirements to coordinating testing and supporting bi-annual releases, you'll be at the heart of our HR technology transformation. You'll also play a key role in data management, troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvement across our global HR processes.

What Will You Need To Be Successful?

Success in this role means being proactive, organized, and customer-focused. You'll need to be comfortable working across multiple markets and confident in your ability to manage competing priorities. You'll be a trusted partner to our HR teams and a champion for great user experiences.

• Solid functional knowledge of Workday HCM, including data structure and security
• Experience supporting global HR teams and projects
• Strong understanding of HR technology vendors and implementation best practices
• Ability to manage workload effectively and drive service improvements

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 Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts