Senior HCM System Analyst in Manchester

This role is offered on a 10-month Fixed Term Contract to support a defined period of increased demand following Workday HCM implementation and ongoing optimisation.

During the contract period, the Senior HCM (Workday) Analyst will be expected to:

• Provide stable, high-quality HCM service support during a period of system bedding-in and operational maturity.
• Support the transition to and effective operation of the AMS model, ensuring issues, enhancements and configuration changes are clearly specified and efficiently resolved.
• Deliver targeted enhancements and project activity across Workday Learning, Talent Management and Advanced Compensation, in line with agreed priorities.
• Lead or support Workday testing activity associated with enhancements, releases and change initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Support knowledge transfer, documentation and process clarity, helping to embed sustainable ways of working beyond the end of the contract.

The role is outcome-focused and requires an individual who can add value quickly, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and work effectively across HR, Reward, People Operations and third-party partners. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong functional Workday expertise who enjoys problem-solving, working closely with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality system outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing day-to-day HCM service support for Workday.
• Preparing and managing cases with our AMS partner, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Delivering configuration and enhancement activity across Learning Management, Talent Management and Advanced Compensation.
• Leading and executing testing activities, including test script creation and UAT support.
• Working closely with HR and Reward teams to ensure Workday solutions meet real user needs.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong functional experience with Workday HCM.
• Proven experience supporting or delivering Learning, Talent and/or Advanced Compensation modules.
• High proficiency in Workday configuration and testing.
• Experience working with an AMS support model.
• A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact during a key phase of Workday maturity. If you’re a confident Workday professional who can hit the ground running and deliver value quickly, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

We are Rolls-Royce SMR. A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.

We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive.

What we offer

At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.

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