Workday Analyst - HCM & Payroll

Hastings Direct; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Annual bonus

Life assurance & pension contributions

Job summary

Hastings Direct is seeking a Workday Analyst to support HCM and Payroll across Workday modules. The role collaborates with HR, Payroll and Finance to translate business needs into practical Workday solutions, with a strong emphasis on testing, configuration and ongoing support.

Hybrid working is available across London, Bexhill, or Leicester, with a focus on delivering high-quality, well-documented Workday configurations and continuous improvement across the Workday ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Workday HCM experience with configuring core processes
• Knowledge of UK Workday Payroll and related requirements
• Understanding end-to-end HR processes and impact on Payroll/Finance
• Experience delivering Workday changes and projects with BAU priorities
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset and well-tested solutions

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday HCM and Payroll modules across Core HCM, Payroll, Reward and Benefits, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, Time and Absence
• Lead work on Workday projects and change initiatives; focus on enhancements and transformation activities
• Translate business requirements into effective Workday solutions; build, configure and test changes
• Support HR and Payroll activities including annual reward, benefits and performance cycles and data loads
• Test, troubleshoot and deliver Workday changes; support UAT, releases and regression testing
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance and wider Workday team; maintain documentation and identify improvement opportunities

Skills

Workday HCM configuration

Workday Payroll UK

HR processes knowledge

Workday change projects

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Workday Analyst – HCM and Payroll Location: London, Bexhill or Leicester (all hybrid)

Welcome to Hastings Direct. We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re now reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD – we really hope you like what you see, and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead. We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you’re excited about joining us and think you have some of what we’re looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.

Role overview

As our Workday Analyst, you’ll help shape and support the colleague and leader experience across Workday HCM and Payroll. You’ll work across areas including Core HCM, Payroll, Reward and Benefits, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, Time and Absence, as well as yourhub. Working alongside the Workday Functional Lead (HCM & Payroll) and our wider Workday team, you’ll turn business requirements into effective Workday solutions through configuration, testing, improvements and ongoing support. You’ll partner closely with HR and Payroll, who provide the subject matter expertise, helping translate their needs into practical, well‑designed solutions.

Job details

• Configuring and maintaining Workday HCM and Payroll, across Core HCM, Payroll, Reward and Benefits, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, Time and Absence
• Playing an active role in Workday projects and change initiatives, with a significant proportion of the role focused on delivering system enhancements, new functionality and wider transformation activity
• Turning business requirements into effective Workday solutions, building, configuring and testing changes that improve the colleague and leader experience
• Supporting key HR and Payroll activity, including annual reward, benefits and performance cycles, payroll changes, organisational updates and data loads
• Testing, troubleshooting and delivering Workday changes, supporting UAT, releases and regression testing, resolving issues and working with Workday Support where needed
• Collaborating across HR, Payroll, Finance and the wider Workday team, sharing knowledge, maintaining documentation and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

Essential skills/experience

• Strong hands‑on Workday HCM experience, including configuring business processes, condition rules, calculated fields and EIBs
• A good understanding of Workday Payroll and UK payroll processes, with the ability to confidently build and test payroll‑related requirements
• Good knowledge of end‑to‑end HR processes, and an understanding of how Workday changes can impact Payroll, Finance, reporting and connected systems
• Experience delivering Workday change and project activity, with the ability to balance larger projects and system enhancements alongside ongoing supporting and BAU priorities
• A strong eye for detail and a problem‑solving mindset, with a focus on delivering accurate, thoroughly tested and well‑controlled solutions

The interview process

Recruiter intro/screening call 1st stage interview with hiring leader 2nd interview with hiring leaders leader

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website.

Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive…
• Flexible working –we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail
• Competitive bonus scheme- all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
• Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
• Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
• There's more! – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more…

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision – to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market. It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way.