IT Workday Administrator (HCM & Finance) - Perm
This IT Workday Systems Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, configuration and continuous improvement of Workday across Human Capital Management (HCM) and Finance. The role ensures the platform is secure, compliant and reliable, supporting business operations through effective release management, stakeholder engagement, reporting/analytics and integration support. Working as part of the business systems team you will report directly to the business systems director.
Essential Skills, knowledge and experience
- Proven experience administering and configuring Workday, with hands-on capability across both
- HCM and Finance areas.
- Strong understanding of Workday security (domains, business process security policies, rolebased
- access) and the principles of least privilege and segregation of duties.
- Experience building and maintaining Workday reports, including calculated fields and complex
- reporting requirements.
- Understanding of the end-to-end employee lifecycle and core finance operational processes, with
- an ability to translate business needs into system outcomes.
- Experience supporting change and release cycles, including impact assessment, test planning and
- execution.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work with HR, Finance and IT teams in a
- collaborative, service-focused way.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving capability and a structured approach to
- troubleshooting.
Key responsibilities
Workday HCM administration
- Administer and configure core HCM functionality (e.g., staffing, job profiles, organisations, business processes, security roles) in line with approved design and governance.
- Support HR processes including hire, change job, compensation changes, leave and absence, onboarding/offboarding and data corrections, ensuring data quality and auditability.
- Maintain eligibility rules, condition rules, calculated fields and validations to enable efficient and compliant HR operations.
- Partner with HR stakeholders to translate business requirements into Workday configuration and clear operational guidance.
Workday Finance administration
- Provide functional administration and support for Workday Finance, working with Finance stakeholders on day-to-day queries and continuous improvement.
- Support key finance processes such as supplier/customer maintenance, invoicing, expenses, approvals, period-close support activities and master data governance
IT Workday Administrator (HCM & Finance) employer: JSS
JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.
