Accepting applications until:
23 October 2026
Job Description
Your Role: Workday Analyst
We're looking for an experienced Workday professional to take senior ownership of our HCM configuration, reporting and data integrity as our go-to functional expert.
Location: Holborn, London or Remote
As a Workday Analyst at Global, you will:
Key Responsibilities
- Workday Configuration : Own the end-to-end configuration of Workday HCM modules spanning business processes, security, organisations and calculated fields with a focus on user experience - including our bi-annual releases, from prototyping through to deployment.
- Reporting & Insight : Build and maintain our reporting suite including board level reporting - giving P&C, Finance and business leaders the insight they need.
- Data Integrity & Governance : Own data quality through regular audits, proactive gap-checking, and use of Workday tools to provide guardrails and guidance to users
- Team Enablement & Continuous Improvement : Share knowledge across the Workday team, maintain clear documentation, and champion best practice as we roll out new functionality.
What You'll Love About This Role
- Think Big : Shape how Workday supports our people strategy end-to-end, from configuration through to board-level reporting.
- Own It : Take full ownership of Workday configuration, reporting and data integrity as our senior functional expert.
- Keep it Simple : Turn complex configuration and data into simple, usable insight for the business.
- Better Together : Partner closely with the Workday team, P&C and Finance
What Success Looks Like
In your first few months, you'll have:
- Got up to speed with our Workday configuration, reporting suite and current ways of working.
- Built strong relationships across P&C
- Taken ownership of at least one area of reporting or configuration, including board level reporting
What You'll Need
- Workday Expertise: Solid hands-on experience configuring Workday HCM across multiple modules, including business processes, security and calculated fields (ideally with payroll, time tracking, and absence experience but not essential)
- Reporting & MI Skills : Experience building advanced and matrix reports, dashboards and board-level presentation of data
- Data Governance : A meticulous, audit-minded approach to data integrity
- Senior Stakeholder Communication : Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders across P&C & Finance, translating technical detail clearly.
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Workday Analyst HCM employer: thisisglobal
At thisisglobal, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of the media industry. Our vibrant work culture encourages innovation and personal growth, offering employees opportunities to develop their skills while working alongside passionate professionals. With a focus on meaningful content creation and audience engagement, our team enjoys a dynamic environment that values every voice and idea.
