Workday HCM Analyst (Contract Outside IR35)

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company focusing on the Workday ecosystem is seeking an experienced Workday HCM Analyst for an initial 3-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves configuring HCM modules, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting the overall functionality of the Workday system. Remote work is offered with some travel to London required, ideal for candidates with strong analytical and communication skills within the Workday domain.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Workday HCM, particularly Core HCM, Recruiting, and Absence Management.
• Prior involvement in Workday configuration or implementation.
• Workday training or certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain key Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, and Absence Management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine business requirements.
• Deliver hands-on configuration and provide functional expertise across the platform.

Skills

Workday HCM

Core HCM

Recruiting

Absence Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Job description

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Focus on WD

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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Job Description:

Focus on WD are seeking skilled Workday HCM Analyst with existing configuration experience to join a customer who have just gone live with the Workday system on a contract basis, outside IR35 for an initial 3 month period.

Job Title: Workday HCM Analyst (Contract)
Location: UK-Based (Sporadic Travel to London)
Contract Type: 3-Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Scope to Extend
Day Rate: Up to £475 per day (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Analyst to join our client on a contract basis for an initial 3-month engagement, with strong potential for extension. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to London required.
The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in Workday HCM Core, Recruiting, and Absence configuration, with additional experience in modules such as Talent, Learning, or Time Tracking considered advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain key Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, and Absence Management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine business requirements.
• Support Workday functional areas and ensure system integrity and performance.
• Deliver hands-on configuration and provide functional expertise across the platform.
• Participate in testing, change management, and user training as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues and liaise with support teams or vendors to resolve them.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimisation of Workday HCM processes.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven hands-on experience with Workday HCM, particularly:
  • Core HCM
  • Recruiting
  • Absence Management
• Experience in other Workday modules such as Talent, Learning, or Time Tracking is a plus.
• Prior involvement in Workday configuration, implementation, or support.
• Workday training or certifications are beneficial.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a contract capacity with minimal supervision.

Additional Information:

• This role is Outside IR35.
• Occasional on-site presence in London may be required.
• Flexibility around start dates for the right candidate.

About Focus On WD:

• As a business we wholly and totally concentrate on recruitment for the Workday ecosystem, which means we know our area inside & out. Our knowledge of the Workday ecosystem is what separates us from the rest and drives us forward
• https://focuscloud.org/