Workday HRIS Specialist

Workday HRIS Specialist role on an interim or FTC basis for 7 months.

Circa 75% of this role will focus on Workday/HRIS projects - integrating a new global Payroll provider with Workday, implementing Absence Management, and working on other key integrations.

The remaining 25% of the role will focus on the day-to-day management and support of Workday.

This role can be 100% remote. Presence at an office in Staines is also very welcome.

Client Details

Our client is a leading player in the technology industry. With a team of over 1,000 employees, they have established a reputation for innovation and quality services. The company is committed to providing an environment that fosters growth and development.

Description

Workday HRIS Specialist role on an interim or FTC basis - you will play an integral role in advising, maintaining, and optimising the HR systems, primarily Workday.

Circa 75% of this role will focus on key Workday/HRIS projects, such as integrating a new global Payroll provider with Workday, implementing Absence Management, and working on two other key integrations.

The remaining 25% of the role will focus on the day-to-day management and support of Workday across the global employee population.

As a member of our Operations function, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our HR systems and processes. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with global internal stakeholders to understand business needs, identify gaps, and provide data-driven recommendations and solutions.

You will work closely with our Global HR team located across Europe, APAC, and the US, to meet annual goals and prioritise projects.

Responsibilities

Collaboration & Strategy:

• Work closely with teams across Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Internal Communication, Enterprise IT, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to identify and address strategic needs, risks, and opportunities.
• Recommend strategies and solutions to meet functional requirements.

HR Software Evaluation:

• Conduct opportunity studies and develop business cases to evaluate potential HR software solutions.

Support & Process Improvement:

• Partner with branch HR teams to support their objectives, identify process improvements, and enhance existing methods.
• Communicate and train local HR teams on new processes and procedure improvements.

System Implementation:

• Contribute to the implementation of new HRIS systems and software integrations.
• Provide insights and recommendations on best practices for configuring HCM systems (Workday) and other HR tools to align with business needs.

Ongoing HR System Administration:

• Configure and maintain business processes, notifications, and HR security controls.
• Design and develop custom reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making and track trends.
• Conduct regular data accuracy audits and recommend improvements based on research and testing of new functionalities.
• Manage Workday Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data loads.
• Assist HR and department managers with Workday usage and address any related questions or concerns.

Training & Support:

• Provide training and support to users to ensure effective utilisation of HR systems.

Profile

A successful Workday HRIS Specialist should have:

• Strong experience in an HR/HRIS Analyst role.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with the back-end of Workday.
• Broad functional experience in Workday modules - ideally to include Human Capital Management (HCM), Recruiting, Security, Reporting, and Advanced Compensation.
• A familiarity in Studio, Payroll, Absence Management, and Time Tracking modules would also be advantageous.
• Any experience working on integration projects would be beneficial.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience of proactively using the Workday Community to remain informed on upcoming releases and research to resolve issues.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client relationship management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience dealing with employees, business partners, and cross functional team members.
• Available at short notice and able to commit to the 7-month assignment duration.

Job Offer

This role offers a good benefits package.

This role can also be available on a daily rate/interim basis.