Full job descriptionWorkday Systems Analyst
London | Hybrid
Up to £67,000 + excellent package

A global brand is looking for an experienced Workday Systems Analyst to join its People Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the configuration, optimisation, and support of enterprise people systems within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will help enhance and maintain the Workday ecosystem, ensuring strong system performance, data governance, and user experience across the organisation.

Role and Responsibilities
Workday Configuration & Development
*Support the design, configuration, and enhancement of Workday modules including HCM, Absence, Recruitment, Learning, Payroll, Performance, Talent, and Help
*Deliver configuration changes aligned to business needs and system improvements
*Identify opportunities for optimisation and automation across people systems
Systems Support & Management
*Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting for People Systems
*Maintain data governance, reporting accuracy, and security standards
*Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to maximise system capability and user experience
*Provide technical guidance to People team members
System Enhancements & Testing
*Support Workday upgrades, releases, and enhancement projects
*Coordinate testing activities, documentation, and deployment processes
*Work closely with AMS providers on development and production releases
*Communicate system changes effectively to support user adoption
Reporting & Analytics
*Produce ad hoc and bespoke reports to support business insights and workforce planning
*Collaborate with stakeholders to develop meaningful people analytics
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
*Build strong cross-functional relationships across the organisation
*Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and an inclusive team culture
*Remain adaptable to changing business priorities

Skills & Experience
Essential Skills
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
*Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing competing priorities
*Understanding of systems change and project delivery methodologies
*Proven experience delivering high-quality system or project work to tight deadlines
*Previous experience in Workday, HRIS, or People Systems roles within complex organisations
*Experience supporting data governance, reporting, and systems optimisation initiatives

Technical Experience
Strong Workday experience across:
*HCM
*Recruitment
*Absence
*Learning
*Payroll
*Performance & Talent
*Security Management
*Reporting & Integrations