Job Description
Workday Core HR Analyst - Contract
£575-£700 per day | Remote (UK-based) | 6 months initial
A global retail client is seeking an experienced Workday Core HR Analyst to support and enhance their Workday Core HCM environment on a 6-month initial contract.
This role is focused on Core HCM delivery, combining requirements gathering, configuration support, data management, testing, and BAU support. You will partner closely with HR stakeholders, Workday functional teams, and technical integration teams to ensure effective employee lifecycle management and organisational structure support across a multi-country landscape.
Role Overview
The Workday Core HR Analyst will act as a key functional partner within the HR Technology team, supporting Core HCM processes that underpin downstream modules such as Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, and Talent.
You will play a hands-on role in both day-to-day support and ongoing enhancement delivery, contributing to a stable, scalable Core HR solution within a high-growth retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Gather and document business requirements for Workday Core HCM processes
* Partner with Product Owners and HR stakeholders to translate requirements into effective Workday configurations
* Support and maintain Core HCM business processes, including:
o Worker and employee records
o Organisational structures (companies, supervisory orgs, locations, etc.)
* Create and maintain functional documentation aligned to Core HR processes and system changes
* Configure and support CoreHCM components related to:
o Employment agreements
o Fixed-term contracts
o Data fields, condition rules, and validation logic
* Build and maintain EIBs to support Core HR data loads and updates
* Develop and manage calculated fields and condition rules, including complex logic
* Collaborate with integration and data teams to support inbound and outbound integrations, providing functional input and validating testing
* Support testing activities across:
o Unit testing
o System Integration Testing (SIT)
o User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
o End-to-end (E2E) testing
* Prepare and execute test cases, documenting outcomes and defects
* Provide BAU support by handling tickets, diagnosing issues, and implementing fixes
* Supportend-userenablement through:
o Training materials
o Knowledge sharing
o User support
Essential Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Workday Core HCM
* Proven background in:
o Requirements gathering
o Functional configuration
o Testing and BAU support
* Solid understanding of:
o Workday hierarchies (supervisory orgs, companies, locations, cost centres)
o EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder)
o Calculated fields and condition rules
* Experience working with integrations from a functional perspective
* Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams
Preferred / Nice to Have
* Exposure to additional Workday modules (e.g. Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Absence)
* Experience in multi-country Workday environments
* Awareness of data protection, compliance, and GDPR considerations
* Reporting experience to support operational and business needs
* Experience supporting knowledge sharing, documentation, and training delivery
* Understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes
* Workday Core HCM certification (preferred, not required)
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