Technical Application Specialist Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Leeds
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
In my role as a Technical Application Specialist for the Workday HR system, I support the effective operation, optimisation, and continuous improvement of our HR technology. I act as a subject‑matter expert for Workday, ensuring the system is configured, maintained, and developed to meet business needs while providing a smooth and efficient user experience.
Day‑to‑day, this typically involves:
Managing Workday configuration, testing, and updates to ensure the system functions reliably and aligns with organisational requirements.
Troubleshooting system issues, analysing root causes, and providing timely resolutions for colleagues and HR teams.
Working closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, and the wider business to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Maintaining security roles, business processes, and integrations to keep data accurate, compliant, and secure.
Supporting system releases, enhancements, and new functionality by planning, testing, and communicating changes.
Producing documentation, guidance, and training materials to help users navigate Workday confidently and effectively.
Day‑to‑day, this typically involves:
Managing Workday configuration, testing, and updates to ensure the system functions reliably and aligns with organisational requirements.
Troubleshooting system issues, analysing root causes, and providing timely resolutions for colleagues and HR teams.
Working closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, and the wider business to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Maintaining security roles, business processes, and integrations to keep data accurate, compliant, and secure.
Supporting system releases, enhancements, and new functionality by planning, testing, and communicating changes.
Producing documentation, guidance, and training materials to help users navigate Workday confidently and effectively.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt a whole host of new skills for my role, and developed others including my presentation and public speaking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There have been elements of confusion at times, but our course is relatively new and navigating a huge business like LBG with restructures can be difficult. Where we have felt improvement is needed, we have fed this back and seen efforts to make changes.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The amount of opportunity available, learning and training, networking, side of desk activity, socials.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Ensure that you align with the values of the bank.
