We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere. Job Details Why this job is important Kantar is investing heavily in technology, AI and automation as we become a more product-led business. We’re looking for a Workday expert to lead our Digital HR platforms and be the link between the business and the technical teams. You’ll be the go-to person for Workday at Kantar. You’ll shape how it’s configured, integrated and used, work with HR and business leaders to understand what they need, and make sure our outsource partner delivers it well. You’ll turn requirements into clear, well-designed solutions, explain trade-offs in plain language, and keep everyone moving in the same direction. What you’ll be doing Act as design authority for Workday across Core HCM, Talent, Learning, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll integrations and Time and Attendance Build strong relationships with HR, the lines of business and technical teams, and manage competing priorities Work with Product Owners to shape the backlog and roadmap, and make scope calls during delivery Manage Workday releases and decide what we adopt Hold our outsource partner to account on quality and cost Drive adoption through change, training and communications Own risk and cost for Digital HR, including cyber and data security The ideal skills & experience Deep, hands-on Workday experience at enterprise scale, across several modules Strong integration, security and reporting knowledge A track record of bridging business and technology teams Confident stakeholder management in a complex, matrixed environment Experience managing outsourced partners and delivering in Agile Experience leading change, ideally through a period of transformation Nice to have: Workday certification, SAFe/PI planning experience, exposure to AI and automation in HR You’ll be Assertive but personable, credible, and comfortable with change. You balance day-to-day delivery with the bigger picture, and you help others do their best work. What’s in it for you Hybrid working with two to three days in the office Up to 25 days off, life leave, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more Please be aware, the majority of our roles are hybrid, working three days a week in our office. We’re not able to offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation support for this role. Please make sure you’ve got the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying. Why join Kantar? Kantar is one of the most recognised and trusted brands in its industry, with unmatched depth of experience and global reach. What makes this moment different is how much is changing at once. We are working on the world’s most influential brands, investing in AI and technology, and evolving how intelligence is delivered. The work is becoming more connected, more dynamic and more impactful. People joining Kantar now are not stepping into something finished. They are joining a business that is evolving, and they will help shape what comes next. If you want to work on iconic brands, solve complex problems, learn from exceptional people and do work that genuinely makes a difference, we would love to hear from you. Country Portugal Why join Kantar? We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar. KANTAR Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.

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