People Systems Specialist - FTC

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People Systems Specialist to join our global HR Technology team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Workday experience who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and supporting a broad HR community.

In this role, you'll work hands-on with Workday, providing first-line systems support, contributing to configuration enhancements-particularly within Recruitment-and helping ensure our people systems run smoothly. You'll work closely with HR colleagues, recruiting teams, and internal IT partners across multiple regions., * Serve as first-line support for Workday queries, managing the Workday specialist queue in ServiceNow and escalating to functional leads when necessary.

• Support configuration and maintenance across active Workday modules, with a focus on recruiting enhancements.
• Produce and maintain system training materials and user guidance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance system usability.
• Work closely with internal IT teams to ensure changes consider downstream system impacts.
• Participate in Workday bi-annual releases, including regression testing, feature exploration, and stakeholder communication.
• Provide testing support for wider people systems projects within the team., * Acts in line with the organisation's values in all interactions.
• Contributes to a positive internal and external reputation for the firm.

Achieving Results

• Maintains focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Prioritises work that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives.
• Seeks the most effective route to achieve results.

• At least one year of hands-on Workday experience, with strong knowledge of Core HCM and Recruitment modules.
• Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: Compensation, Talent & Performance, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits.
• Strong organisational skills and experience working with incident management tools.
• Competency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a global and often virtual team.
• Understanding of HRIS governance and operational frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., * Makes sound decisions and demonstrates strong knowledge in their field.
• Anticipates issues and proposes effective solutions.
• Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.

Building Authentic Relationships

• Treats others with respect and fairness.
• Takes time to connect with colleagues beyond their day-to-day roles.