Workday - Systems Analyst - HCM - Contract opportunity!

H2R Consulting; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Auckland city fringe location

Job summary

Jora New Zealand seeks an experienced Workday Systems Analyst to deliver enhancements, support BAU, and optimise a recently implemented Workday environment. You will work with a project Workday Functional Lead to implement across Core HCM, Reporting, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent and Recruiting.

The role requires 5–10 years of Workday HCM experience, strong reporting/analytics, and flexibility in a fast-paced setting; Workday certifications are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years dedicated experience with Workday HCM implementations at Functional Consulting level.
• Proven Workday experience across Core HCM, Reporting, Time Tracking and Absence.
• Strong reporting and analytics capability.
• Experience supporting Workday integrations - ideally PECI.
• Able to translate business requirements into practical system solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Workday certifications will be highly regarded.
• Experience in HR, Payroll, or People Systems.
• Knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and Workday best practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Workday enhancements and system improvements.
• Investigate and resolve Workday issues and user enquiries.
• Gather business requirements and configure solutions across Core HCM, Reporting, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, and Recruiting.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports and dashboards.
• Support and troubleshoot integrations, including PECI.
• Assist with testing, releases, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Workday HCM

Functional consulting

Reporting & analytics

Workday integrations

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

Workday certification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• 6mth+ contract with hybrid working
• Auckland city fringe location
• Competitive hourly rate

A rare opportunity has presented for an experienced Workday Systems Analyst to provide a high level of Workday HCM implementation expertise. Working alongside a project Workday Functional Lead you will help deliver system enhancements, support BAU activities, and optimise a recently implemented Workday environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Deliver Workday enhancements and system improvements.
• Investigate and resolve Workday issues and user enquiries.
• Gather business requirements and configure solutions across Core HCM, Reporting, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, and Recruiting.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports and dashboards.
• Support and troubleshoot integrations, including PECI.
• Assist with testing, releases, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• 5-10 years dedicated experience with Workday HCM implementations at Functional Consulting level
• Proven Workday experience across Core HCM, Reporting, Time Tracking and Absence.
• Strong reporting and analytics capability.
• Experience supporting Workday integrations - ideally PECI.
• Able to translate business requirements into practical system solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Workday certifications will be highly regarded.
• Experience in HR, Payroll, or People Systems.
• Knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and Workday best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact and help shape the ongoing success of a growing Workday platform.

To be considered for this role, all candidates must be currently based in Auckland and available to commence work at short notice.