Now Hiring: Workday Business Analyst
UK Remote (with occasional travel)
£60,000–£85,000 + Project Completion Bonus
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
️ Workday Payroll & Absence Implementation | Immediate Start
Are you a Workday-savvy Business Analyst looking to take on a high-impact role in a major systems transformation?
We’re supporting a leading UK-based organisation in the manufacturing and sustainability sector as they enter a critical phase of their Workday programme rolling out Payroll and Absence Management across a workforce of 3,000+.
With legacy systems due to be decommissioned in early 2024, this is a time-sensitive and high-visibility role where you'll help shape core HR and payroll operations for years to come.
The Role – What You'll Be Doing
You’ll join a cross-functional programme team alongside HR, Payroll, Finance, and Systems colleagues, working in partnership with a top-tier implementation consultancy. As Business Analyst, you'll be the key bridge between the business and technical delivery teams, ensuring Workday solutions are grounded in real-world needs.
Translate business needs into clear, actionable Workday requirements
Lead fit-gap analysis, traceability, and solution validation
Support end-to-end process mapping and operating procedure development
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and test UAT and payroll scenarios
Contribute to data migration and validation activities
Help prepare training materials and support go-live and early adoption
What We’re Looking For
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced programmes, is confident working with diverse stakeholders, and can translate complexity into clarity.
Essential Experience:
* 2+ years working with Workday, ideally on Payroll and/or Absence modules
* Strong business analysis and stakeholder engagement skills
* Process mapping, requirements gathering, and documentation expertise
* Experience in supporting system testing (UAT, defect resolution, parallel runs)
Desirable:
* Experience with Workday integrations
* Background in HR, Payroll, or Finance operations
* Previous work in manufacturing or engineering sectors
Why Apply?
Work on a business-critical transformation with real impact
Join a collaborative, delivery-focused team with strong leadership
Remote-first flexibility with occasional on-site workshops
12-month contract with potential to extend or go permanent
Competitive salary £60–85k plus project completion bonus
Support from a leading Workday implementation partner
Interested?
If you're a UK-based Business Analyst with Workday experience and ready to get started quickly, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a message or apply to learn more
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