Overview
Job Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 15/02/2026
Schroders Personal Wealth aims to improve the way financial advice is offered, by making it more affordable, accessible and powerful for more people. We want to change lives for the better.
The HR Systems Analyst will optimise and maintain our HR Data and Systems to ensure efficient and effective HR operations. As an HR Systems Analyst, you’ll optimise and maintain our HR data and Workday systems to ensure the smooth operation of HR. Responsibilities include streamlining processes, supporting HR cyclical work, handling queries, and analysing data to recommend improvements in HR processes and employee experience. You’ll also help colleagues when needed and participate in wider projects as part of our collaborative, inclusive team. With us, you’ll build strong working relationships with HR and Reward colleagues, joining a team that supports and learns from one another.
Location: Leeds or London
Role: Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover 12 Months
Salary: National £38,154 - £41,970; London £44,502 - £48,952
Responsibilities
* Oversee the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Workday, ensuring smooth business process transactions, up-to-date information, and proactive issue resolution across multiple modules.
* Support the development, testing and implementation of updates to Workday, maintaining accurate documentation and training materials for system and process configurations.
* Collaborate with Technology and other teams to plan and implement system upgrades, enhancements and integrations.
* Manage the ongoing maintenance of organisation structure in Workday, including any organisational structure changes. Administer user access by setting the relevant security settings, permissions and configurations.
* Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve system functionality.
* Gather and analyse HR data from various sources (eg Workday) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
* Create reports, dashboards and visualisations to communicate HR data and insights to stakeholders.
* Use data analysis to inform the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures.
* Use data to monitor and support a range of HR processes and systems to ensure they are effectively maintained and that data is robust and accurate and in-line with Company Data policies.
* Provide advice and guidance to managers and colleagues so that they understand how HR processes and policies should be applied effectively, tailoring advice to individual circumstances.
* Ensure all HR systems (including Workday) comply with data privacy regulations and company policies.
* Participate and lead in meetings and workshops to understand system requirements and objectives.
Qualifications & Skills
* Workday experience: Ideally, proficient in Workday system, with experience of supporting Workday release cycles and testing activities.
* Data Analysis: Proficient in data analysis techniques.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to present data and insights effectively.
* Problem Solving: Ability to identify and solve problems using data analysis and critical thinking.
* Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy and integrity of data.
* Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
* Proven experience in HR systems administration or similar role.
We understand not everyone will meet 100% of the requirements, however we encourage you to apply if you think your skills are a good fit for this role.
This job vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Benefits
* Generous Holiday Entitlement: 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell 5 days.
* Health & Wellbeing: Company-paid Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, and Health Screening.
* Company Pension Contribution: A matched pension contribution of up to 15% of your base pay.
* Cash Allowance: Flexible allowance to spend on additional benefits personal to you, including: dental cover, paid sabbatical leave, gym membership, menopause support.
* Bonus Opportunity: Dependent on individual/company performance (eligible after 3 months’ service).
* Financial Advice: Access to free financial advice to help secure your financial future.
To find out more, please visit https://www.spw.com/careers-at-spw/rewards-and-benefits
Flexible working: We support flexible working and will always aim to be flexible to help balance business needs with your lifestyle. Some colleagues work informal flexible hours, reduced hours, job-sharing, from home, or in a hybrid way.
Ready to restart your career? We warmly welcome applications from those returning to work after a period of leave, providing appropriate support and training where required.
You belong here: We embrace diversity and strive for inclusive behaviours. We ensure equal opportunities for all and transparently report on gender pay to promote fairness.
Schroders Personal Wealth operates under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime as a solo-regulated firm. If this role is classed as a Certified Role under that regime you will be subject to enhanced vetting and will have additional conduct and regulatory duties to adhere to, including annual certification of fitness and propriety.
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