HR Technology Director United Kingdom

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Build, lead, and develop high‑performing HR technology and Workday teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a visible,…