HRIS Analyst UK&I

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

This role will deliver a comprehensive and professional global Workday/HR technical service to managers and employees in line with our Service Level Agreements to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation but will also support change and release management.

Furthermore, the role supports the development of best practice functionality across the systems landscape in HR, bringing in external knowledge and experience to ensure Howden stays at the fore of HR technology.

The successful incumbent will bring prior experience of embedding Workday and will have experience of working in fast-paced, highly commercial and entrepreneurial environments. Additionally, you will have experience of delivering beyond the day-to-day and working with HR Leaders and other Centres of Expertise to deliver wider HR strategic initiatives and priorities.

Key Accountabilities

• Assess requirements, perform impact assessments, design and build technical solutions to fulfil business requirements and promote the best possible user experience in Workday.
• Support the HRIS Manager in key strategic projects and module deployments.
• Support the rollout and adoption of Workday.
• Work with the HR Team in the analysis, development, implementation and support of allocated HR projects & changes.
• Work with the HR Team to manage the prioritization and execution of Workday fixes.
• Manage the ongoing maintenance of the HR foundation and organization structure in Workday.
• Design, develop, and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Support automation and process improvements across all HR Systems.
• Support on Workday system changes and upgrades including the bi-annual Workday releases.
• Support on ensuring that Workday is fully integrated with key business systems.
• Perform detailed manipulation of complex data via tools such as spreadsheets and EIB’s.
• Maintain the available employee guidance ensuring all content is accurate, up to date and fit for purpose.
• Support training and engagement to ensure our key stakeholders are fully utilizing Workday.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the HR and the company maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Excellent knowledge of Workday, covering HCM, Comp, Absence, Talent, Performance Learning, Recruiting and Payroll.
• Excellent technical skills across a wide range of technology products.
• An inquisitive and challenging mind, with an interest in questioning and improving the “as is”.
• Excellent operational skills e.g. processes, procedures, data analysis.
• Excellent HR experience and knowledge.
• Client focused.
• Collaborative and supportive.
• Works with others to deliver results.
• Takes personal responsibility to deliver results.
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage service standards.

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new.

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.