Workday HRIS Senior Analyst

Focus on WD; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

Hybrid work model

Global Workday environment

Job summary

Focus on WD in Paris, France, is seeking a Workday HRIS Senior Analyst to join a global HR technology team. You will drive enhancements, configure Workday across modules, and support business processes across countries in a hybrid Paris-based role.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in HRIS/Workday, strong stakeholder skills, advanced Excel, and experience in multinational environments. Fluency in English and another European language is required, with travel across Europe as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in an HRIS, Workday, or HR Technology role.
• Strong hands-on Workday configuration across modules (HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Performance, Compensation).
• Proven ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate requirements into system solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including data manipulation, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience supporting international HR processes within a multinational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimise Workday across multiple functional areas including HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Performance, and Compensation.

Skills

Workday config

HRIS experience

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Excel

Multinational experience

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Workday HRIS Senior Analyst Location: Paris, FranceContract Type: Permanent (CDI)Salary: Up to €85,000 fixed salary + discretionary bonus (up to 10%)Working Pattern: HybridStart Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Workday HRIS Senior Analyst to join a dynamic international HR technology team based in Paris. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and enhancing a global Workday environment, partnering with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders across multiple countries.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving system improvements, configuring Workday solutions, supporting business processes, and ensuring the HRIS landscape continues to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimise Workday across multiple functional areas including HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Performance, and Compensation.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Support Workday releases, testing activities, configuration changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data extracts to support business decision-making.
• Analyse HR processes and recommend system enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR Operations, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of HR processes.
• Provide end-user support, troubleshooting, and system expertise across the Workday platform.
• Assist with data audits, data quality initiatives, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in HR transformation and digitalisation projects across Europe and globally.
• Support system documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer activities.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years' experience in an HRIS, Workday, or HR Technology role.
• Strong hands‑on Workday configuration experience across multiple modules, including:
  • HCM
  • Recruitment
  • Talent
  • Performance
  • Compensation
• Proven ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate requirements into system solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including data manipulation, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience supporting international HR processes within a multinational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Language Requirements

Given the international scope of the role, candidates must be fluent in:

• English (mandatory)
• Plus at least one additional European language such as:
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Italian

Additional languages would be highly advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to Payroll systems and payroll-related processes.
• Experience supporting global or multi-country Workday environments.
• Knowledge of Workday reporting and data management.
• Experience working within HR transformation or HR technology projects.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel across Europe as required.
• Occasional travel to the United States may be required.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to €85,000.
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.
• Opportunity to work within a global Workday environment.
• Exposure to international HR and HRIS initiatives.
• Career development within a growing HR technology function.
• Hybrid working model with one day per week working from home.