Workday Analyst

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.