Workday Recruiting Analyst
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
About the Company Our client is a leading international organisation operating across multiple business units, currently investing heavily in optimising and strengthening its Workday environment. Following a complex and underutilised setup, the business is focused on returning to best-practice principles and maximising the value of Workday Recruiting through simplification, automation, and improved user experience.
This is an opportunity to join a business undergoing wider HR systems transformation, where Workday is central to driving operational efficiency and supporting long-term organisational growth.
Why This Role Matters
* Lead the optimisation and enhancement of Workday Recruiting within a complex enterprise environment
* Drive adoption of Workday best practices and “adopt rather than adapt” principles
* Improve recruitment processes, automation, and user experience across the organisation
* Play a key role within a broader Workday Transformation Programme
* Partner with HR, recruitment, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable system improvements
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the SME for Workday Recruiting, managing maintenance, enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing optimisation
* Configure and maintain recruiting-related business processes, security policies, and system functionality
* Assess and manage change impacts, following governance processes to minimise risk and support continuous improvement
* Support automation initiatives and reduce off-system processes across business units
* Facilitate workshops, demonstrations, and stakeholder sessions both virtually and onsite
* Collaborate with Functional Specialists and wider support teams to deliver effective Workday solutions
* Utilise Workday Community and Success Plans to stay aligned with best practices and product developments
* Configure and maintain Recruiting-related reports and dashboards
* Manage data corrections and uploads using EIB
* Test new functionality, upgrades, and Workday releases
* Manage incidents and escalations, ensuring issues are resolved within agreed SLAs
* Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve overall system usability
* Support training materials, user guides, FAQs, recorded demos, and SharePoint content
* Contribute to wider HR systems projects including new functionality, integrations, and transformation initiatives
Who We Are Looking For Essential
* Strong experience supporting and optimising Workday Recruiting
* Experience configuring Workday business processes and security
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across HR and the wider business
* Experience driving process improvement and simplification within HR systems
* Understanding of data management and EIB uploads
* Experience supporting testing, upgrades, and release management
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Comfortable working within complex, multi-stakeholder organisations
Desirable
* Experience with broader HR systems and integrations including payroll, time recording, or recruitment platforms
* Experience within multinational or multi-business organisations
* Exposure to organisational change projects including mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures
* Workday Pro – Recruiting certification (or working towards certification)
* Experience supporting wider Workday transformation or optimisation programmes
Additional Information
* Hybrid working model with 3 days per week onsite in London
* Long-live role, therefore candidates must confirm they have not previously applied
* Right to represent required prior to submission
Hiring Process
* Initial screening conversation
* Interview process with HR Systems and key business stakeholders
* Final stage discussions with senior leadership teams