Workday Systems Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Turner & Townsend; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced HRIS Systems Assistant to join our global HRIS team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support Workday data accuracy, troubleshooting, testing during releases, and documentation to ensure smooth HR operations worldwide.

This role fits an organized professional aiming to grow a career in HR technology and system administration within a collaborative, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday HRIS administration and HR data management.
• Proven ability to support end users and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Strong focus on data accuracy, security, and confidentiality when handling employee information.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to support a global user base.

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain HRIS data records, including employee data changes and updates.
• Provide frontline user support for system access, navigation, and basic operations.
• Maintain data integrity, SOX controls, and security standards across HR systems.
• Assist with testing during Workday releases and document changes or new features.
• Create and update SOPs, guides, and training materials for internal staff.

Skills

Workday experience

IT support

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Workday Admin

Job description

• Contract
• Department: Business support

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estateservicesand investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Are you an experienced HRIS Systems Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our global HRIS team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with HR systems, administration and data, solving problems across a global organisation.

About the Role

Workday System Assistant to support our HRIS team. You will help maintain employee data accuracy, troubleshoot basic user requests, assist with testing during system updates, and ensure our workforce can navigate the Workday platform smoothly. This is an ideal role for an organised professional looking to grow a career in HR technology and system administration.

Key Responsibilities

Data Maintenance: Audit and maintain accurate HRIS records, including processing new hires, promotions, organisational updates, and personal information changes

User Support & Troubleshooting: Serve as a frontline point of contact for employee and HR questions regarding system access, navigation, and basic operations.

Maintain data integrity, security, and SOX compliance controls.

Assist with administrative testing during Workday's bi-annual release cycles and help document changes or new features.

Process Documentation: Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, and training materials for internal staff

Collaboration: Act as a liaison between employees, the HR team, and senior HRIS/IT specialists to elevate complex technical issues.

Reporting Support: Run standard reports and assist in verifying data integrity across HR and payroll functions.

Why work for us?

We’re a collaborative, friendly team with a genuine passion for data and the value it brings to people and processes. Our work supports colleagues in over 60 countries, helping them deliver their best and make a meaningful impact around the world. You will be joining an inclusive and encouraging environment where you will receive support to grow and thrive, and where your contributions will be truly valued.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Experience of Workday experience in HR administration, IT support, or managing business software/SaaS.

Technical Aptitude: Strong computer literacy with a proven ability to learn enterprise software quickly.

Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on data accuracy and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to support end-users and collaborate across departments.

Additional Information

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend providesa great placeto work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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