HR Process Analyst

VirtualResource; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtualResource is seeking an experienced HR Process Analyst to join the HR Transformation team. The role focuses on analysing, improving, and optimising end-to-end HR processes while ensuring Workday HCM and supporting systems are governed and enhanced.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, drive system enhancements, and support change initiatives for a best-in-class employee experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with HR information systems and process improvement.
• Experience with HR process redesign, mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong Workday HCM experience and HR transformation programme exposure.
• Experience supporting HR technology platforms including configuration and administration.
• Proven ability to gather, analyse and document business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate current HR processes for standardisation, automation, and improvement.
• Support HR user community with system usage, guidance, reporting, and data maintenance.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Technology, and Transformation teams to implement process and system improvements.
• Translate business requirements into scalable HR technology solutions aligned with objectives.
• Manage and support Workday HCM processes, configurations, and enhancements.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to define future-state processes.

Skills

HR process analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Change management

Requirements gathering

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or HR

Workday certification (advantage)

Tools

Workday HCM

HR reporting tools

Job description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workdaysystems. 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

We are seeking an experienced HR Process Analyst to join our HR Transformation team. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong HR process expertise with a deep understanding of HR technology platforms, particularly Workday HCM.

As a key member of the HR Transformation function, you will play a pivotal role in analysing, improving, and optimising end-to-end HR processes while ensuring that supporting systems are effectively governed, maintained, and continuously enhanced. You will work closely with HR, Finance, Technology, and Business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, drive system enhancements, support change initiatives, and help deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

This role requires a blend of business process analysis, stakeholder engagement, system administration, and transformation delivery experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities will include:

• Analyse and evaluate current HR processes, identifying opportunities for standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Support the HR user community with system usage, process guidance, reporting requirements, and data maintenance activities.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Technology, and Transformation teams to design and implement process and system improvements.
• Translate business requirements into scalable HR technology solutions, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Manage and support Workday HCM processes, configurations, and enhancements.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to understand business challenges and define future-state processes.
• Support change management activities associated with HR transformation initiatives, including testing, training, communications, and adoption planning.
• Coordinate system releases, enhancements, and upgrades, including testing and deployment activities.
• Maintain process documentation, governance frameworks, and operating procedures.
• Monitor system performance, integrations, and data quality, ensuring issues are identified and resolved proactively.
• Collaborate with Information Security and Technology teams to ensure compliance with security, access, and governance requirements.
• Support reporting and analytics initiatives that enable data-driven decision making across HR and Finance functions.

Must have Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 7 years’ experience working with HR information systems.
• Demonstrated experience analysing and improving HR business processes.
• Experience with HR process redesign, process mapping, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong experience with Workday HCM
• Experience working on large-scale HR Transformation programmes.
• Experience supporting HR technology platforms, including configuration, administration, and enhancement activities.
• Proven ability to gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across business and technical teams.
• Experience supporting system testing, release management, and change initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working within HR Transformation, HR Operations, Shared Services, or Digital HR environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Other Qualifications/Skills that will be beneficial but not mandatory.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Workday certifications would be advantageous.
• Experience with HR analytics, workforce planning, or organisational change

As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in the EMEA time zone, provided you have the legal wright to work in the country of residence without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.