Job Title: Workday HRIS Analyst
Location: London Based (4x a week on site)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE (+ up to 10% bonus)
Team Overview
This role sits within a dynamic HRIS team currently navigating a major Workday reimplementation alongside several ongoing projects. My client is looking for a proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; balancing daily operational support with longer-term project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
* Hands on Workday configuration and maintenance, specialising in one or more areas such as Absence, Time Tracking, or Payroll.
* Act as a primary point of support for Workday-related queries and issues, managing tickets and tracking resolutions through ServiceNow.
* Partner with HR and technical teams to maintain data accuracy, evaluate process designs, and assist with testing and quality assurance.
* Configure and optimise Workday business processes, security settings, and workflows in alignment with evolving business requirements.
* Conduct regular audits and system checks to maintain compliance and ensure data reliability.
* Build and enhance Workday reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights for HR and leadership.
* Develop training materials, documentation, and job aids, and deliver training sessions to end users.
* Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of Workday integrations with external vendors and internal systems.
* Lead or contribute to Workday enhancement initiatives, from requirements gathering and scoping to testing and implementation.
* Continuously review and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.
* Maintain thorough documentation of configuration and security changes, ensuring all testing and validations are properly recorded.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering collaboration and shared knowledge.
* Monitor and evaluate Workday updates and community insights, advising stakeholders on relevant upcoming changes.
* Communicate progress, risks, and updates clearly to HRIS leadership and project sponsors.
Required Skills & Experience
* A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience working with Workday within an HRIS or HR technology function.
* Hands-on configuration experience in at least one of the following Workday modules: Absence, Time Tracking, or Payroll.
* Proficiency in multiple modules is highly desirable but not essential.
* Solid understanding of HR systems, workflows, and data structures.
* Strong capability in problem-solving, data analysis, and system troubleshooting.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal.
* High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-pressure setting.
* Competent user of Microsoft Office tools, particularly; Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
* Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a global or distributed team.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise and deliver results in an environment with multiple simultaneous projects.
Desirable Skills
* Broader configuration experience spanning Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules.
* Previous involvement in a Workday implementation, reimplementation, or major system upgrade.
* Experience developing advanced dashboards and visual reporting tools for HR leadership.
* Familiarity with Workday integrations and vendor data exchanges.
* Understanding of data governance, audit processes, and change control within HR technology.
* Experience with ticketing or case management tools such as ServiceNow.
* Track record of leading or supporting cross-functional HRIS projects.
* Active participation in the Workday Community or other professional HRIS networks.