Compensation and Absence Analyst, Workday HCM, in London

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Kantar Media is a global leader in data, insights, and consulting services, specialising in media measurement, audience analysis, and advertising effectiveness. As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, our data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision‐making.

Location: London, Grays Inn Road

Working Pattern: Full time / Permanent / Hybrid

* This is a full-time permanent position, based in our London office. We operate on a hybrid working arrangement and require a minimum of 2 days in the office. We welcome all applications from those with the legal right to live and work permanently in the UK, without requiring VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Role DescriptionAs a key member of our Workday Application Management Support team, the Workday HCM, Compensation and Absence Analyst will own the configuration, maintenance, and support of our HCM, Absence, and Advanced Compensation modules.

You will partner closely with HR and Reward teams to ensure Workday solutions align with evolving business needs, legal / regulatory requirements, and employee experience goals. This role requires deep functional expertise in Workday configuration, strong problem‐solving skills, and the ability to translate HR and Reward requirements into scalable Workday solutions.

Role Responsibilities

Drive accurate and timely leave management by configuring and optimizing the Workday Absence module, including accruals, carryover rules, and leave types, ensuring compliance with global HR policies.

Enable effective compensation decisions by leading the configuration and support of Workday Advanced Compensation processes (merit, bonus), aligned with business goals and timelines.

Deliver successful annual compensation cycles in Workday by owning end‐to‐end setup and execution, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with reward strategy.

Translate HR and Reward policy changes into system functionality, ensuring that Workday remains an accurate reflection of business rules and supports operational efficiency.

Maximize system performance and adoption by evaluating new Workday releases, identifying relevant enhancements, and recommending high‐impact improvements to stakeholders.

Ensure system reliability and business continuity by proactively monitoring health and resolving issues across HCM, Absence, and Compensation modules.

Improve transparency and knowledge sharing by maintaining clear, user‐friendly documentation for configurations, business processes, and system policies.

Accelerate continuous improvement initiatives through cross‐functional collaboration with analysts, IT teams, and business stakeholders, delivering enhancements that add value and reduce manual effort.

Safeguard data integrity and compliance by ensuring configurations align with internal governance, audit requirements, and security standards.

Support seamless Core HCM operations through targeted configuration support where needed, maintaining consistency across modules.

Enhance user confidence and self‐service adoption by contributing to the development of end‐user training materials in partnership with HR.

Required

4+ years of hands‐on Workday configuration experience, with expertise in Core HCM, Absence, and Compensation modules.

Strong understanding of HR policies, compensation planning, and time‐off/leave management.

Experience with Workday business processes, security roles related to HCM/Compensation and change management.

Excellent problem‐solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical configurations to non‐technical stakeholders.

Detail‐oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and process integrity.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality results in a fast‐paced environment.

Preferred

Workday certification(s) in HCM, Compensation, or Absence modules.

Experience supporting Workday release cycles and testing activities.

Familiarity with Workday reporting basics, including calculated fields and report writer.

CountryUnited Kingdom

Why join Kantar Media?We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We\’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you\’re not an exact match, we\’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar Media.

Seniority levelAssociate

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionInformation Technology

IndustriesMarketing Services

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