HRIS Analyst (Workday)

HRIS Analyst - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - London/Hybrid - Up to £55,000 pro rataCheck out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a HRIS Analyst to join our London based global law firm on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration and technical support of the Workday system (Core HCM, Time & Absence, Performance Management, UK Payroll).
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimise Workday modules and business processes.
• Analyse HR workflows and recommend enhancements to increase efficiency through automation and best practices.
• Manage user access and system security in line with compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain HR system documentation, including user guides.
• Develop Workday reports and dashboards using Advanced Reports and Calculated Fields.
• Support Workday module upgrades, integrations, and new implementations.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver system solutions.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Support additional people systems such as SABA (LMS), iCIMS (ATS), Darwin (Benefits), and Pirical.
• Liaise with vendors and third-party providers to manage incidents and feature rollouts.
• Deliver training and support to end users across the business.

Key Skills & Experience

• 2+ years' experience in a similar HRIS or Workday-focused role.
• Hands-on configuration experience in at least two Workday modules.
• Strong understanding of Workday reporting, calculated fields, and security roles.
• Experience supporting system upgrades, testing, and user acceptance processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly with complex system issues.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with sensitive HR data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support and train users effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with GDPR compliance.
• Previous experience working in a professional services or global environment is desirable.
• Workday certification and knowledge of systems such as iCIMS, Darwin, Cornerstone, Panopto, or Pirical is an advantage.
• Exposure to Power BI or Power Query is a plus.

HRIS Analyst - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - London/Hybrid - Up to £55,000 pro rata