Senior HRIS Analyst (Workday) - FTC

Job Title: Senior HRIS / Workday Analyst
Contract: 9-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 WFH)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Senior HRIS / Workday Analyst to join a global organisation’s HR Operations team in London on a 9-month fixed-term basis. This position will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the UK Workday Payroll module and enhancing other Workday functionality across EMEA and APAC regions. The successful candidate will bring strong Workday configuration experience, particularly across Core HCM and ideally Payroll, and will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with business process improvements and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR and HRIS teams by troubleshooting and resolving Workday configuration issues
• Assist with configuration, testing, and documentation of business processes to support payroll implementation
• Participate in the deployment of new Workday Payroll features, including report building and mass data loads
• Conduct audits and reconciliations to maintain data integrity and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with global teams across HR, Finance, and Tech to manage enhancements and integrations
• Act as a key point of contact for Workday Payroll-related questions and support
• Work closely with implementation partners to ensure a smooth and effective payroll rollout
• Assist with project-related activities and contribute to broader system improvements across the EMEA and APAC regions

About You

• 5+ years of Workday configuration experience, including Core HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Security, and ideally Payroll
• Skilled in Workday reporting, dashboards, and data analytics
• Familiar with EIBs and data integration tools
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, etc.)
• Strong understanding of HR operations, processes, and compliance standards
• Comfortable managing confidential data with discretion and professionalism
• Proactive, well-organised, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A strong communicator with the confidence to influence and engage stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset

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