Workday HCM Analyst (Contract Outside IR35)

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Workday HCM Analyst for a 3-month contract, with a possibility of extension. This remote-first role requires expertise in Workday configuration and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Occasional travel to London is warranted. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills while managing key HCM modules.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Workday HCM.
• Experience with Core HCM, Recruiting, and Absence Management.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday HCM modules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for business requirements.
• Support functional areas ensuring system integrity.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Workday training or certifications

Tools

Workday HCM

Talent Management

Learning Management

Absence Management

Job description

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27.05.2025

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11.07.2025

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Job Description:

Focus on WD are seeking a skilled Workday HCM Analyst with existing configuration experience to join a customer who has 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/