Workday Systems Analyst

Workday Systems Analyst

£50-£65K + Exceptional Benefits

Manchester/Hybrid - travel on average once per month

A Workday Systems Analyst is required for our legal client based in Manchester, with offices all over the UK.  The successful candidate will join their growing HR Technology function. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how Workday supports a complex, modern organisation and to play a key role in its digital evolution.

As a Senior HR Systems Analyst, you’ll work closely with HR, Technology and business stakeholders to unlock the full potential of Workday. You’ll be hands-on across both functional and technical areas, taking the lead on enhancements, new features, and Workday Extend developments.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively across HR and the wider business to identify opportunities for process and system enhancement
• Lead or support all phases of solution development including design, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Troubleshoot issues across delivered Workday features, integrations, and Extend applications
• Ensure Workday solutions adhere to best practice, governance, and security standards
• Share subject matter expertise on Workday capability and roadmap developments
• Create high-quality documentation and ensure effective knowledge transfer within the team
• Maintain active engagement with the Workday Community to keep system expertise current

Experience required:

• Proven experience in HR Technology with strong hands-on Workday expertise (functional + technical, configuration etc)
• Deep knowledge of key Workday modules such as HCM, Absence, Talent Acquisition, Talent & Performance, Learning, or Advanced Compensation – training budget provided to upskill on certain modules
• Hands on experience with Workday Extend across the full application lifecycle
• Strong understanding of Workday’s data model, security framework, and integration capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Analytical problem-solving skills and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset