Workday Systems Analyst

Workday Systems Analyst London | Hybrid Up to £67,000 + excellent package A 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 Responsibilities Workday 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 systemsSystems 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 membersSystem 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 adoptionReporting & Analytics Produce ad hoc and bespoke reports to support business insights and workforce planning Collaborate with stakeholders to develop meaningful people analyticsCollaboration & 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 & Experience Essential Skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent 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 Experience Strong Workday experience across: HCM Recruitment Absence Learning Payroll Performance & Talent Security Management Reporting & Integrations