The Workday team at easyJet plays a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the company's HR technology landscape. This highly skilled team is responsible for the design, development, configuration, and ongoing support of the Workday platform across key functional areas including Human Capital Management (HCM), integrations, compensation, and reporting.
Working in close partnership with HR and business stakeholders, the team delivers scalable, compliant, and user-centric solutions that drive operational efficiency and enable strategic decision-making. Their responsibilities span ensuring data integrity, maintaining system stability, optimizing business processes, and integrating Workday with other enterprise systems.
In addition, the team leads the management of Workday releases, enforces governance standards, and champions continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and innovation.
JOB PURPOSE
As a Senior Workday Analyst, you will be providing expert-level support and optimization of Workday modules including HCM, Performance, Payroll, and more. This role ensures the system aligns with business needs and drives efficiency across HR operations.
The position requires deep functional configuration and analytics expertise in Workday, strong process optimization experience and the ability to navigate functional initiatives to completion interacting with cross-functional teams.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
System Configuration
• Configure, maintain and optimize Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Performance, Absence, Advanced Compensation) aligned to easyJet's HR business needs and regulatory demands.
• Configure business processes, security roles, and integrations ensuring seamless data flow and process automation.
Level 3 Support & Troubleshooting
• Provide advanced technical support for Workday-related issues, including integration failures, and ensuring timely resolution.
• Debug calculated fields, business process logic, and advanced reporting errors.
• Liaise directly with Workday and third-party vendors to resolve technical incidents.
Reporting & Analytics
• Develop and maintain dashboards, custom reports, and analytics to support business decision-making.
User Support & Enablement
• Ensure documentation for all changes is complete and audit-ready, conducting regular reviews and updates of knowledge articles or business process artefacts
• Provide day-to-day functional support for all Workday platform users in response to evolving HR business needs, regulatory changes, or seasonal demands.
• Collaborate with HR stakeholders to clarify requirements, translate them into system solutions, and work against target deployment timelines with minimal disruption to end users.
Compliance & Governance
• Ensure all Workday configurations and processes comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies, maintaining the highest standards of data security and integrity.
Project Leadership
• Lead Workday related projects including system upgrades and new feature releases, driving continuous improvement and innovation within easyJet's Workday environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT and testing teams, business users, third party vendors and senior management to align Workday platform use with operational needs.
• Identify performance improvements within the Workday system to enhance efficiency and user experience.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
• HRIS experience (preferably in Workday)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• Integration Experience: Strong understanding of EIBs, PICOF, PECI and calculated field troubleshooting using Workday Studio.
• Performance Tuning: Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Workday processes and reports.
• Change Management: Experience in change management and driving the adoption of new features and processes.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience using Agile methodology and relevant tools
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative and practical technical solutions.
• Workday Pro certification(s) will be considered a bonus
What you'll get in return:
At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and rewards innovation and excellence.
We offer:
• Competitive base salary
• 20% bonus potential.
• 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package.
• Discounted staff travel scheme for friends and family
• Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays
• 'Work Away' scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year
• Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
Location & Hours of Work
We operate a hybrid working policy of 40% of the month spent with colleagues.
We look forward to your application and the possibility of you flying high with our team
Application Process:
Interested candidates should apply through our careers portal.
Reasonable Adjustments:
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation