Senior HRIS [Workday] Specialist

Sportradar; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports data provider in London is looking for a data-focused professional to manage reporting and planning data. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning and Workday, ensuring seamless data workflows and high-data quality across teams. This role offers flexibility, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Flexible working hours

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Vibrant and inclusive community

Online training videos

Qualifications

• Must have strong understanding of Workday data structures and security.
• Proven ability to manage EIBs and maintain HCM structures.
• Ability to collaborate across teams with a focus on usability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of Adaptive Planning models.
• Own and maintain Workday reports and dashboards.
• Ensure high data quality by maintaining HCM structures.
• Partner with Finance and People teams for reporting integration.
• Advise on data design to support workforce planning.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning

Configuration experience in Workday modules

Expertise in Workday reporting

Implementation of People Analytics

Collaboration with HR and Finance

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a data-focused professional to serve as the team\'s data expert. This role owns our reporting and planning data landscape—ensuring it is accurate, accessible, and actionable for a range of stakeholders. You\'ll play a critical role in connecting planning with execution, enabling seamless workflows from budgeting in Adaptive to realization in Workday.

THE CHALLENGE

• Lead development and maintenance of Adaptive Planning models, formulas, and reports.
• Own and maintain all custom Workday reports and dashboards; implement and optimize Discovery Boards, People Analytics, and Worksheets.
• Ensure high data quality by maintaining core HCM structures and running regular validations.
• Partner with Finance and People teams to align reporting and planning processes across Adaptive and Workday.
• Collaborate with internal analyst to provide reliable data for recurring reports and business requests.
• Advise on data design to support effective workforce planning and smooth data flow between systems.
• Respond to BAU requests and proactively improve capabilities.

ABOUT YOU

Must have:

• Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (models, formulas, reports).
• Configuration experience in an additional Workday module: HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Adv Compensation, Performance, Time, Absence, Benefits.
• Expertise in Workday reporting, including Advanced Reports, Calc Fields, Worksheets, and Discovery Boards.
• Experienced in the implementation of People Analytics
• Strong understanding of Workday data structures, organizational design, and security.
• Experience managing EIBs and maintaining HCM structures (e.g., supervisory orgs, positions).
• Ability to collaborate across HR, Finance, and business stakeholders with a focus on usability and data quality.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting M&A activities or system integrations.

OUR OFFER

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding.
• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme.
• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
• Online training videos.
• Flexible working hours.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Two Interviews: Meet with the team and later with the Hiring Manager to dive into your background, as also discuss team fit.
• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) - we believe skills evolve over time. If you\'re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!