Workday HRIS Analyst
Location: Hertfordshire - Hybrid (2 days onsite / 3 days remote)
Contract Length: 3-4 months initial (strong likelihood of extension)
Start Date: December 2025 / January 2026
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Day Rate: Competitive
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Workday HRIS Analyst to support the day-to-day running and continuous improvement of our HR systems and people data capability. This is a hands-on and reporting-focused role, working closely with HR, People Ops, IT and business stakeholders to ensure system accuracy, effective workflows, and high-quality insights.
The ideal contractor will be analytical, logical in approach, adaptable, and confident engaging across all levels of the organisation. You’ll bring strong Workday Core HCM experience alongside broader HR systems exposure and a proactive service mindset.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide BAU support for Workday (Core HCM) including data integrity, process troubleshooting, and user support.
* Partner with HR/People teams and wider stakeholders to resolve system issues, manage requests, and deliver solutions efficiently.
* Build and deliver standard and ad-hoc people reports/dashboards using Workday and Excel to support decision making.
* Support testing cycles for Workday and related HR platforms, including UAT, regression testing, and validation of configuration changes.
* Maintain system documentation including process guides, reporting definitions, and system controls.
* Deliver end-user training and guidance to HR and business users to improve adoption and capability.
* Support compliance requirements, including GDPR and data security best practice.
* Assist with interfaces/integrations specification and stakeholder liaison where needed (e.g., ATS, Benefits, Performance platforms).
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across HR systems.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven recent experience as a Workday HRIS Analyst / Workday People Systems Analyst.
* Strong BAU support capability within Workday Core HCM (config exposure a plus).
* Excellent people data and reporting skills (Workday reporting + advanced Excel).
* Confident working with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into system/reporting outputs.
* Strong testing experience including UAT and change validation.
* Experience supporting or specifying system integrations/interfaces.
* Solid understanding of GDPR and data governance in HR systems.
* Proactive approach to system security, access controls, and audit readiness.
* Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment; able to prioritise and deliver quickly.
Desirable
* Exposure to Workday modules beyond Core HCM (e.g., Absence, Comp, Talent, Security).
* Experience across multiple HR platforms and vendor management.
* Background in People Analytics / HR data exec support.
What You’ll Bring
* Analytical, logical problem-solving style
* Strong judgement and attention to detail
* Adaptability and calm under pressure
* Clear communication and the confidence to challenge constructively
* A “get it done” contractor mindset