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.
Execution of HCM Service Delivery :
Deliver, support, and maintain HCM initiatives, including the implementation of the HR Projects
First point of contact to our HR stakeholders and customer base for HCM queries
Provide support to our customer base on all core Workday processes
Caseload management, responding to HCM queries within agreed SLAs and in line with the processes of the Global Business Services function
Escalate tasks to the Global Product Owner as appropriate
Take initiative and resolve cases to full completion
Produce relevant paperwork in line with agreed processes and timelines
Administrative and system support on all HR Cycles
Requirements gathering according to Workday Implementation best practices.
Process Improvements, Projects & Metrics
Adhere to agreed timelines for project deliverables
UAT Project coordination and resolution
Adherence to metrics and work within agreed Service Level Agreements
Minimal error rates and dissatisfied customers
Involvement in projects as required
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.
Proven solid functional knowledge of Workday HCM, including data structure and security
Experience supporting global HR teams and projects (min 6 years)
Strong understanding of HR technology vendors and implementation best practices
Ability to manage workload effectively and drive service improvements
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
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
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Skills Required
- Proven functional knowledge of Workday HCM, including data structure and security
- Experience supporting global HR teams and projects (min 6 years)
- Strong understanding of HR technology vendors and implementation best practices
- Ability to manage workload effectively and drive service improvements
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
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