HCM Analyst

Michael Page; Ringway; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Permanent HCM Analyst to join its growing HR Systems team in Manchester. You will deliver high-quality Workday configuration and support, generate actionable workforce insights through reporting, and drive governance and data quality across the platform.

Collaborating with HR partners across Recruitment, Talent, Learning, Benefits and Compensation, you will help optimise user adoption, support releases, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Delivering high-quality Workday support and configuration
• Providing actionable workforce insights through reporting and analytics
• Maintaining governance and audit compliance

Responsibilities

• Support the configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of Workday
• Manage security, audits, data loads, and system governance activities
• Create reports, dashboards, and workforce insights for HR leaders
• Support Workday releases, testing, and enhancement projects
• Partner with HR teams to deliver effective system solutions
• Collaborate with external partners on functionality upgrades and improvements

Skills

Workday support

Workday configuration

Analytics reporting

Governance & audits

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IT

Tools

Workday

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.

Client Details

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

• 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

• 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