Workday System Analyst

Tate & Lyle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ingredients solutions provider seeks a Workday System Analyst to join the HR People Systems team. The role encompasses responsibilities in Payroll Support, Benefits Management, and Roadmap Delivery, requiring a deep understanding of Workday modules and effective stakeholder management. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in Workday US Payroll & Benefits. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary, reflecting company values of inclusiveness and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Competitive salary

Country-specific benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Workday US Payroll & Benefits.
• Strong knowledge of HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, Performance, and Compensation.
• In-depth understanding of the US payroll lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Workday payroll configurations to ensure seamless payroll delivery.
• Configure benefits plans and manage Open Enrollment.
• Review Workday release notes and lead testing of new features.

Skills

Workday US Payroll

Benefits Management

Time Tracking

Advanced Compensation

Stakeholder Management

Job description

We are open to applicant based in Poland or the UK for this position.

Hybrid or Remote.

About Us

Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its’ ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.

About the Role

The Workday System Analyst is a key member of the Global HR People Systems team. This role serves as a subject matter expert in Workday US Payroll, Benefits (including Open Enrolment), Time Tracking, and Advanced Compensation, with strong foundational knowledge of HCM, Absence, and Performance. The position is responsible for Level 2 and Level 3 support, stakeholder engagement, and delivering system updates, enhancements, and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Support: Optimize Workday payroll configurations (Earnings, Deductions, Pay Groups). Troubleshoot and resolve issues in partnership with the US Payroll Manager to ensure seamless payroll delivery.
• Benefits Support: Configure benefits plans, manage Open Enrollment, and ensure accurate integrations with payroll and third-party vendors.
• Release Management: Review Workday release notes, assess impacts, and lead testing and deployment of new features and functionality.
• System Support: Resolve cases across Workday modules promptly, escalating to external partners when necessary.
• Roadmap Delivery: Own assigned roadmap workstreams, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaboration: Partner with People Services to resolve employee queries effectively collaborating to build team capability for enhanced first-line support.

About You

• 3+ years of experience with Workday US Payroll & Benefits, including configuration and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, Performance, and Compensation.
• In-depth understanding of the US payroll lifecycle.
• Proven experience in global projects and stakeholder management.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple workstreams

What we can offer you

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.