HCM Analyst

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Manchester is seeking an HR Systems Analyst to join a growing Workday team. You will drive adoption, optimize processes, and deliver impactful analytics within a global Workday environment.

You will partner with HR leaders across Recruitment, Talent, Learning, Benefits, and Compensation to deliver effective system solutions and continued improvement. Reporting to the HCM Systems Lead, you will support Workday releases, governance, and data loads while providing expert user

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality Workday support and configuration.
• Provide actionable workforce insights through reporting and analytics.
• Improve system adoption and user experience.
• Support project delivery and Workday enhancements.
• Maintain governance, controls and audit compliance.
• Be a trusted partner to HR and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of Workday
• Manage security, audits, data loads, and system governance activities
• Resolve complex system queries and provide expert user support
• Create reports, dashboards, and workforce insights for HR leaders
• Support Workday releases, testing, and enhancement projects
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, user experience, and adoption
• Partnering with HR teams across Recruitment, Talent, Learning, Benefits, and Compensation to deliver effective system solutions
• Collaborating with external partners on new functionality, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Workday configuration

Workday security & governance

Reporting & analytics

User support

Data loads

Job description

Opportunity to join a growing HR Systems team and play a key role in the ongoing development, optimisation, and support of a global Workday environment.

You'll be at the heart of driving user adoption, enhancing business processes, delivering impactful analytics, and helping shape the future of people technology.

Description

Working closely with the HCM Systems Lead, you'll help ensure Workday continues to deliver an exceptional experience for employees, managers, and HR teams by:

• Supporting the configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of Workday
• Managing security, audits, data loads, and system governance activities
• Resolving complex system queries and providing expert user support
• Creating reports, dashboards, and workforce insights for HR leaders
• Supporting Workday releases, testing, and enhancement projects
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, user experience, and adoption
• Partnering with HR teams across Recruitment, Talent, Learning, Benefits, and Compensation to deliver effective system solutions
• Collaborating with external partners on new functionality, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives

Profile

In this role, you'll be recognised for:

• Delivering high-quality Workday support and configuration
• Providing actionable workforce insights through reporting and analytics
• Improving system adoption and user experience
• Supporting successful project delivery and Workday enhancements
• Maintaining robust governance, controls, and audit compliance
• Becoming a trusted partner to HR and business stakeholders

Job Offer

• Permanent HCM Analyst position in Manchester.
• Salary of £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Influence the development of a global Workday platform
• Partner with senior HR stakeholders across multiple specialist functions
• Build expertise across analytics, configuration, governance, and change management

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.