Senior Workday Analyst (HCM)

Systems Accountants; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Senior HCM Systems Analyst with strong Workday experience based in London. This permanent role entails configuring and enhancing Workday systems, supporting operations, and acting as an advisor to HR stakeholders. Candidates should have over 5 years of HCM expertise, especially in Recruiting and Talent/Performance. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000, along with a hybrid working model requiring 2 days on-site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' hands on Workday configuration and systems administration experience.
• Strong HCM expertise, including Recruiting and Talent/Performance.
• Experience with reporting, security, and release management.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and enhance Workday modules.
• Support BAU operations and Workday bi-annual releases.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders.
• Resolve system issues and ensure data quality and security.
• Create documentation and user guides.

Skills

Workday configuration

Strong HCM expertise

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Job description

Role: Senior HCM Systems Analyst (Workday)

Role type: Permanent

Role location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Our client is an established business based in central London. They're looking for an experienced Senior HCM Analyst with Workday HCM experience to support and enhance a recently implemented Workday platform. You'll play a key role in optimising core HR processes, driving systems adoption, and delivering continuous improvement.

Role Scope

• Configure, maintain and enhance Workday (HCM, Recruiting, Talent & Performance)
• Support BAU operations and Workday bi annual releases (testing, deployment, improvements)
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders
• Resolve system issues, manage enhancements, and ensure data quality and security
• Create documentation, user guides, and support materials

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years' hands on Workday configuration and systems administration experience
• Strong HCM expertise (Recruiting, Talent/Performance are essential)
• Experience with reporting, security, and release management
• Ability to streamline HR processes and improve user experience
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• Absence, Learning, Advanced Comp or Benefits & Workday Journeys (highly beneficial)

If you are an experienced HCM professional with proven experience of delivering the hands on continuous improvement of Workday HCM modules and have strong communication skills, please apply now or send your CV to