Workday Functional Analyst

Nine Entertainment; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company is looking for 2x Workday Functional Analysts to join its newly created People and Culture Transformation team. You will provide functional expertise for the Workday HRIS platform, focusing on continuous improvement and data-driven decisions across various modules. Ideal candidates should have experience in Workday system administration, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to inclusion. The role offers flexible work options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

18 weeks paid parental leave

Access to Employee Exclusives programme

Digital newspaper subscription

Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as a Workday System Administrator or Workday Functional Analyst.
• Strong functional Workday configuration knowledge across Core HCM and key modules.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, including testing and feature deployment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert day-to-day support and manage the Workday Service Management queue.
• Execute configuration changes based on business requests and change management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective Workday solutions.

Skills

Workday System Administration

Workday Functional Analysis

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring for 2x Workday Functional Analysts to join our newly created People and Culture Transformation team!

You will provide functional expertise for our Workday HRIS platform, ensuring optimal deployment, support, and continuous improvement for our workforce.

You will also be key in enabling data‑driven decisions and a superior employee experience across our in‑scope Workday modules (HCM, Compensation, Absence, Recruitment, and Talent Optimisation).

Day to day you will :

• Provide expert day‑to‑day support, monitor, and manage the Workday Service Management queue to promptly resolve issues across Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent and Absence modules.
• Execute configuration changes, including updates to business processes, security roles, and reports, in line with business requests and change management requirements.
• Collaborate with Process Owners and stakeholders to develop operational requirements into effective Workday solutions.
• Support system governance, maintaining master data configuration, and serving as an escalation point for complex, unresolved issues.
• Assist in Workday release management (bi‑annual / weekly) by performing release tasks, system testing, and deployment activities for new features and enhancements.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring :

• Proven professional experience as a Workday System Administrator or Workday Functional Analyst.
• Strong functional Workday configuration knowledge across Core HCM and one or more key modules including Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, and Absence.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, including successful testing and feature deployment.
• Highly developed analytical and problem‑solving skills for supporting and resolving functional issues for end‑users.
• High attention to detail, coupled with a proactive approach to issue resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and communicating effectively with Process Owners.
• Commitment to continual learning and the motivation to proactively develop knowledge of new Workday modules.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part‑time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include :

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' programme – a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind‑the‑scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights :

Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.