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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Analyst - Cross Application - Full Remote Spain or Portugal - **Company:** Sedgwick - **Location:** Valencia, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Regression Testing, Release Management, HR Software, Information Technology, Data Management, Workday, Custom Reports - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CB7AF79A3F814943BD49C6CD28A45597/job/ ## About the Role * Strong Workday configuration expertise - hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Workday functionality across applications, including business processes, security, reporting, and data management. * Cross-application Workday knowledge - the ability to understand how Workday modules and processes interact, assess the wider impact of configuration changes, and support solutions across multiple functional areas. * HRIS and systems understanding - strong knowledge of HR systems administration, configuration principles, system controls, data integrity, and technical and functional support. * Business process improvement - the ability to identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate processes while making effective use of Workday functionality and recognised best practices. * Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving - experience investigating system issues, unexpected results, integration errors, and process weaknesses, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend sustainable solutions. * Reporting and data capability - experience developing or modifying Workday reports, supporting data requests, performing audits and reconciliations, and using data to inform business decisions. * Testing and release management - experience assessing system changes, coordinating testing activities, supporting releases or patches, documenting outcomes, and communicating changes to end users. * Business analysis and stakeholder partnership - the ability to understand business requirements, explain system capabilities and limitations, develop practical solutions, and build effective relationships with Colleague Resources, Total Rewards, IT, vendors, and business teams. * Project and change management - strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, contribute to complex projects, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines. * Clear communication and international collaboration - excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics clearly and work effectively in an international team environment., * Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred. * Eight years of HRIS or technical systems experience, including hands-on Workday configuration and support, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience supporting Workday across multiple functional areas, including business processes, security, reporting, data integrity, releases, and integrations, is strongly preferred. * Experience working with third-party vendors and collaborating with international, cross-functional teams is an advantage. ## Description * Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday modules, business processes, security, and related system functionality. * Review and implement new Workday modules, features, and updates while improving existing configurations and processes. * Identify opportunities to streamline and automate Colleague Resources processes through Workday enhancements and new functionality. * Investigate technical issues, unexpected results, and process weaknesses, identifying root causes and recommending effective solutions or alternative approaches. * Partner with HR, Total Rewards, IT, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, explain system capabilities and limitations, and translate business needs into system designs. * Manage the ongoing configuration, design, maintenance, and implementation of Workday and other Colleague Resources applications, including the preparation of configuration specifications and supporting documentation. * Maintain data integrity through periodic audits, reconciliations, mass data changes, and continuous improvement of business processes. * Ensure change management documentation, procedures, and internal controls meet audit and compliance requirements. * Participate in the review, testing, and implementation of Workday's biannual releases and other system releases or patches. * Assess the impact of new functionality, coordinate regression testing, and communicate system changes and benefits clearly to end users. * Develop and maintain custom reports based on stakeholder requirements, supporting regular reporting cycles, ad hoc requests, surveys, and internal audits. * Analyse HR data and provide meaningful information to support leadership decision-making. * Coordinate accurate data exchanges with benefits providers and other third parties, troubleshoot integration issues, and support the setup of new integrations when required. * Collaborate with third-party application management and technical management vendors to ensure functional and technical requirements are understood and delivered. * Contribute to special projects and broader HRIS initiatives as required., * This role is fully remote and based in Spain or Portugal. * You will collaborate with international HRIS, HR, Total Rewards, IT, business teams, and external vendors across countries and time zones. * You will contribute to the reliability, continuous improvement, and effective use of Workday and related HR systems across the organisation. ## Related Videos - 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