At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance Workday systems and processes while supporting the People team with technical expertise.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving colleague experiences through innovative system solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in Workday development and strong analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 55800 - 68200 £ per year.
Salary: Circa £62,000
Location: Hybrid working, Huntingdon base
Contract: 18 month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (flexible working opportunities available)
Make every drop of your potential count. Are you an experienced Workday specialist looking for an opportunity to use your technical expertise to improve systems, processes and colleague experience? We’re looking for a Senior People Systems Specialist to join our People Systems team. You’ll play a key role in developing, configuring and enhancing Workday, providing technical and analytical expertise and supporting the wider People team and business leaders to make informed decisions.
As a Workday subject matter expert, you’ll provide second-line support for complex issues, lead continuous improvement activity and work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify and implement effective system solutions.
What you’ll be doing:
- Act as a subject matter expert across multiple Workday SKUs, providing complex troubleshooting and second-line support.
- Develop and configure Workday business processes, including approval chains and rules.
- Create complex Workday reports and calculated fields, using advanced reporting capabilities to provide meaningful insight.
- Perform complex EIBs and support Workday integrations and interfaces.
- Support Workday security, access management and associated audits, ensuring sensitive colleague data is appropriately protected.
- Lead and support Workday release management, including planning, testing, implementation and communication.
- Identify opportunities to improve Workday functionality, processes and colleague experience.
- Work closely with People workstream leads, IT partners and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Support projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including solution design, testing and implementation.
- Provide guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing to colleagues within the People Systems team.
What you’ll need:
You’ll have substantial experience of complex Workday development and configuration, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions. We’re particularly interested in candidates with knowledge and experience in one or more of the Workday SKU’s we currently have live, including:
- Time Off & Absence
- Time Recording / Overtime
- Learning
- Talent
- Performance
- Expenses
- Organisational Management
- Benefits
- Compensation / Advanced Compensation
- Recruiting
- Workday Extend
Specific knowledge of one or more of these Workday areas is preferred. You’ll also ideally have:
- Strong Workday Advanced Reporting skills, including experience creating complex reports and calculated fields.
- Experience of integrations between Workday and SAP or other third-party systems.
- Experience of Workday business process design and configuration.
- Experience of Workday release management.
- Experience with Workday security and access management.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience of working within a People/HR environment and a good understanding of HR processes.
- Experience of Workday Extend would be advantageous.
You’ll be someone who enjoys getting into the detail, solving complex problems and finding better ways of doing things. You’ll also be confident communicating with stakeholders and sharing your knowledge with others.
Benefits:
- Private healthcare
- Double-match pension scheme – contribute 7% and we’ll contribute up to 14% (total 21%)
- 24/7 Virtual GP
- 25 days annual leave, rising with service
- Life assurance up to 8x your salary
- Personal accident cover up to 5x your salary
- Family-friendly policies
- Annual bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits
- Employee discounts at our water parks
Closing date: 27th August 2026
Interviews: Early September
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our Purpose. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Senior People System Specialist in Huntingdon employer: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the heart of Peterborough. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to impactful environmental projects that shape the future of water management. Join a team that values collaboration with international experts and fosters a supportive environment for personal and career development.
