Role Title: HCM Senior System Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)
Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington
Salary: We anticipate paying between £48,000 and £64,200.
This role is offered on a 10-month Fixed Term Contract to support a defined period of increased demand following Workday HCM implementation and ongoing optimisation.
Responsibilities
* Provide stable, high‑quality HCM service support during a period of system bedding‑in and operational maturity.
* Support the transition to and effective operation of the AMS model, ensuring issues, enhancements and configuration changes are clearly specified and efficiently resolved.
* Deliver targeted enhancements and project activity across Workday Learning, Talent Management and Advanced Compensation, in line with agreed priorities.
* Lead or support Workday testing activity associated with enhancements, releases and change initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
* Support knowledge transfer, documentation and process clarity, helping to embed sustainable ways of working beyond the end of the contract.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Providing day‑to‑day HCM service support for Workday.
* Preparing and managing cases with our AMS partner, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
* Delivering configuration and enhancement activity across Learning Management, Talent Management and Advanced Compensation.
* Leading and executing testing activities, including test script creation and UAT support.
* Working closely with HR and Reward teams to ensure Workday solutions meet real user needs.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong functional experience with Workday HCM.
* Proven experience supporting or delivering Learning, Talent and/or Advanced Compensation modules.
* High proficiency in Workday configuration and testing.
* Experience working with an AMS support model.
* A customer‑focused mindset with excellent communication skills.
Why Join Us?
* You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation.
* A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
* Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
* A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector‑jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
* Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
* Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
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