Workday Analyst
3 days ago
London
Workday Analyst Role Overview My client is seeking a skilled Workday Analyst to support the ongoing development, optimisation, and adoption of our Workday platform. This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of modules and reporting solutions, helping to embed Workday into business-as-usual operations while driving continuous improvement, system evolution, and data-led insights. Key Responsibilities System Development & Configuration • Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday modules (Core HCM, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking, and others)., • Support the platform’s evolution from initial deployment to full adoption., • Lead and support delivery of dashboards, reports, and data insights using Workday Report Writer (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, Dashboards, and Drive solutions such as Worksheets, Discovery Boards, and Slides)., • Develop and maintain strategic reporting solutions aligned to organisational needs., • Manage cyclical and ad hoc reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data governance standards., • Serve as a consultative partner to HR, IT, and business teams, gathering requirements and co-creating solutions., • Provide clear communication, documentation, and training for HR and business users., • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate processes, and improve data quality., • Ensure compliance with IT change governance, security, GDPR, and reporting standards., • Contribute to project planning, testing, and issue resolution., • Manage assigned reporting or system enhancement projects end-to-end, from scoping through to delivery., • Support integration troubleshooting and cross-functional initiatives. Key Skills & Experience • Hands-on Workday configuration experience across Core HCM and multiple modules (Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking; additional experience with Talent, Performance, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, or Prism is an advantage)., • Advanced Workday reporting expertise, including calculated fields and all report types (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, Dashboards, and Drive)., • Strong analytical and numerical ability, with experience translating data into actionable insights., • Skilled in EIB uploads, audits, and data cleansing., • Experience supporting Workday’s release cycle and testing new functionality., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate across multiple business levels., • Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously., • Knowledge of Workday security, Power BI, or DAX is desirable but not essential., • Experience working in professional services or within a centralised HRIS/Workday team is an advantage.