HR Systems Advisor (Workday)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) in Manchester is seeking an HR Systems Advisor to own Workday-related queries and translate business needs into Workday solutions. You will collaborate with HR teams to drive improvements across HR processes.

You will support configuration, maintenance and upgrades, provide training, manage data, reporting and audits, and create user guides. This permanent role offers competitive benefits and a chance to shape HR technology usage.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor/HR Generalist or similar HR role.
• Strong Workday HCM knowledge through day-to-day HR use.
• Understanding of core HR processes: organisational management, lifecycle transactions, talent management, compensation, learning and recruitment.
• Experience supporting Workday queries, troubleshooting issues and guiding users.
• Ability to explain system functionality in user-friendly terms.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data reporting and HR system process proficiency.
• Continuous improvement mindset to enhance processes and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for Workday-related queries and requests.
• Partner with HR teams and process owners to translate business requirements into Workday solutions.
• Support ongoing configuration, maintenance and optimisation of Workday business processes.
• Provide guidance and training to HR colleagues on Workday functionality and best practices.
• Manage and resolve complex system and process-related issues.
• Support data management activities, reporting and system audits.
• Create and maintain user documentation, process guides and training materials.
• Assess new business requirements and recommend improvements to existing Workday processes.
• Test and support system enhancements, releases and upgrades.
• Monitor system adoption and user experience, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with external partners and Workday support providers when specialist support is required.

Skills

Workday HCM

HR Systems

Stakeholder Management

Training & Change

Data Reporting

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Excellent opportunity for someone with sound Workday knowledge
• Opportunity to be part of a global HR Team

About Our Client

This is an ideal opportunity for an HR Advisor, Senior HR Coordinator, HR Systems Administrator, or HR Generalist who enjoys using technology to improve HR processes and employee experience

Job Description

• Act as the primary HR contact for all Workday-related queries and requests
• Partner with HR teams and process owners to understand business requirements and translate them into Workday solutions
• Support the ongoing configuration, maintenance and optimisation of Workday business processes
• Provide guidance and training to HR colleagues on Workday functionality and best practice
• Manage and resolve complex system and process-related issues
• Support data management activities, reporting and system audits
• Create and maintain user documentation, process guides and training materials
• Assess new business requirements and recommend improvements to existing Workday processes
• Test and support system enhancements, releases and upgrades
• Monitor system adoption and user experience, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with external partners and Workday support providers when specialist support is required

The Successful Applicant

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, Senior HR Coordinator or similar HR role
• Strong working knowledge of Workday HCM gained through day-to-day use within an HR function
• Understanding of core HR processes such as organisational management, employee lifecycle transactions, talent management, compensation, learning and recruitment
• Experience supporting colleagues with Workday queries, troubleshooting issues and providing guidance
• Ability to understand system functionality and explain technical concepts in a user-friendly way
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Confidence working with data, reporting and HR system processes
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes and user experience

What's on Offer

This role sits at the intersection of HR and technology. You'll be the trusted Workday expert within the HR team, helping shape how the function uses the system, driving efficiencies, and ensuring colleagues have the support and knowledge they need to get the best out of Workday.

• Permanent HR Systems Advisor (Workday)
• Salary of £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Excellent benefits.

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