Overview
Grant Thornton UK LLP is seeking a People Systems Analyst with expertise in Workday to support the ongoing evolution of our People technology products. This role plays a key part in shaping, delivering and optimising our People systems to drive business value and enhance employee experience.
Responsibilities
* Act as a subject matter expert for Workday (HCM, Talent) and the wider People systems landscape (e.g. LMS), understanding end‑to‑end user journeys and business outcomes.
* Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear requirements and system solutions.
* Configure, maintain, and continuously optimise Workday business processes, security, and reporting.
* Deliver enhancements that improve user experience, adoption, and business efficiency across the People technology ecosystem.
* Analyse system usage, feedback, and data to identify opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with HR, IS, and business teams to design scalable, user‑centric solutions.
* Support release management, including testing, impact assessment, and communication of changes to stakeholders.
* Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive engagement, adoption, and effective use of People systems.
* Contribute to a product‑led mindset within the team, focusing on value delivery, continuous improvement, and user outcomes.
Qualifications
* Minimum requirement: expertise in Workday HCM.
* Strong capability in Workday configuration, reporting, calculated fields, and dashboards.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Workday Pro certification (HCM and/or Talent) desirable.
Benefits
* Flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares.
* Inclusive culture that values difference and respects colleagues.
* Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives and social impact projects.
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