Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics Architect

VirtualResource; London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a skilled Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics Architect to design advanced reporting solutions for clients. This remote role offers flexibility and involves mentoring internal teams while developing tailored analytical solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive Workday expertise and a commitment to delivering insights through custom dashboards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Workday Analytics suite.
• Experience in managing data integration across Workday and external data sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical solutions using Workday reporting and Prism Analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance skills.

Skills

Data Integration

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Proactive Improvement

Education

Degree in HR or Information Systems

Workday certifications in Reporting and HCM

Tools

Workday

Prism Analytics

Adaptive Planning

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled, and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring, and considerate of all needs.

• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately.

• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do.

What is the role about?

We are seeking a skilled Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced reporting solutions. In this role, you will deliver strategic insights to clients through custom dashboards and data models, support go-to-market initiatives, contribute to sales opportunities, and mentor internal team members to strengthen overall capability.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop Analytical Solutions using Workday reporting, Prism Analytics, and Adaptive to meet client-specific needs.

• Design Data Solutions that support complex cross-functional HCM requirements through custom dashboards and reports.

• Collaborate with Stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights.

• Manage Integrations between Workday, Prism, Adaptive, and external data sources, ensuring data flow and integrity.

• Embed Risk and Controls to ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.

• Lead Continuous Improvement by staying up-to-date with Workday releases and proactively preparing for changes.

• Coach and Mentor team members to support skill development and performance growth.

Only experienced Workday consultants to apply, please.

As a member of the VR team, you will have the flexibility to manage your own day, as long as you meet your objectives and client demands. Your team will be a mix of on-site and remote members who connect via IM, video calls, and an online ticketing system. Good communication skills and time management are essential for this role.

What skills are we looking for?

Our roles are remotely based, so you will be working from your home office, connecting with clients and team daily.

To succeed, you need effective communication skills (in English), the ability to explain complex concepts simply, align HR/business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively improve processes. Comfort with video calls and proactive communication are essential.

Must-have Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Adaptive Planning

• Strong proficiency across the full Workday Analytics suite, including Report Writer, Discovery Boards, Worksheets, Slides, and People Analytics.

• Extensive experience managing data integration across Workday and external sources.

• Proven ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights through reports and dashboards.

• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and controls in reporting solutions.

• Strong organizational skills with experience managing priorities, upgrades, and improvements.

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including business and technical stakeholders.

• Workday certifications in Reporting and HCM.

Beneficial but not mandatory:

• Degree in HR or Information Systems.

• Experience in HCM or Finance domains.

• Experience with PowerBI and Tableau.

• Exposure to Agile methodologies.

• Workday certifications in Prism Analytics.

This is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in South Africa, the UK, or EU, if you are authorized to work without visa sponsorship now or in the future.