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# HRIS Specialist - Workday

- **Company:** Iconic Resourcing Ltd
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, System Configuration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Analytics, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, HR Software, Workday Absence, EIB, Workday
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/hris-specialist-workday/57410896

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on Workday experience in a medium/large, complex organisation
 * Advanced/expert configuration experience across Absence & Time Tracking
 * Experience taking requirements through design, configuration, testing and implementation
 * Knowledge of wider Workday functionality including HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Compensation, Security and Reporting
 * Experience with EIBs and an understanding of integrations
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * The confidence to influence stakeholders across a global environment

This isn't simply a role maintaining an existing system. There is significant investment underway and real scope to influence how Workday is configured, optimised and used across the business.

If you're a Workday specialist who enjoys being the SME but also wants to understand the wider business and make tangible improvements, we'd love to hear from you., * Analytical Thinking (Solving)

 * Communication Skills (Key)
 * Data Analysis (Administration)
 * HR Software (Business)
 * HRIS Management (Project)

## Description

We're working with a global professional services organisation investing significantly in its People technology and looking for an experienced HRIS Specialist with strong Workday Absence & Time Tracking expertise.

This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership, working across People, IT and the wider business to design, configure and optimise Workday solutions.

You'll be responsible for:

 * Designing, configuring, testing and deploying Workday solutions across Absence & Time Tracking
 * Translating business requirements into scalable system solutions
 * Leading change requests, enhancements and continuous improvement
 * Troubleshooting complex configuration and business process issues
 * Working with IT on integrations and downstream impacts
 * Supporting Workday releases and identifying opportunities to improve processes
 * Using tools including EIBs, PECI, reporting, People Analytics and Worksheets
 * Working with an external provider and acting as a key escalation point