Workday Systems Analyst

Job Description Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. Workday Systems AnalystLondon | HybridUp to £67,000 + excellent packageA global brand is looking for an experienced Workday Systems Analyst to join its People Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the configuration, optimisation, and support of enterprise people systems within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will help enhance and maintain the Workday ecosystem, ensuring strong system performance, data governance, and user experience across the organisation.Role and ResponsibilitiesWorkday Configuration & Development Support the design, configuration, and enhancement of Workday modules including HCM, Absence, Recruitment, Learning, Payroll, Performance, Talent, and Help Deliver configuration changes aligned to business needs and system improvements Identify opportunities for optimisation and automation across people systems Systems Support & Management Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting for People Systems Maintain data governance, reporting accuracy, and security standards Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to maximise system capability and user experience Provide technical guidance to People team members System Enhancements & Testing Support Workday upgrades, releases, and enhancement projects Coordinate testing activities, documentation, and deployment processes Work closely with AMS providers on development and production releases Communicate system changes effectively to support user adoption Reporting & Analytics Produce ad hoc and bespoke reports to support business insights and workforce planning Collaborate with stakeholders to develop meaningful people analytics Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Build strong cross-functional relationships across the organisation Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and an inclusive team culture Remain adaptable to changing business priorities Skills & ExperienceEssential Skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent xwzovoh analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing competing priorities Understanding of systems change and project delivery methodologies Proven experience delivering high-quality system or project work to tight deadlines Previous experience in Workday, HRIS, or People Systems roles within complex organisations Experience supporting data governance, reporting, and systems optimisation initiatives Technical ExperienceStrong Workday experience across: HCM Recruitment Absence Learning Payroll Performance & Talent Security Management Reporting & Integrations