Senior Workday HCM Analyst

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Workday HCM Analyst to support and enhance Innovate UK’s Workday platform, with a strong focus on Recruiting and Reporting.This is a hands-on technical role within a BAU environment, responsible for delivering system improvements, supporting live services, and contributing to ongoing transformation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring the platform is optimised to meet both operational and strategic business needs. Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver enhancements across Workday HCM, including configuration, reporting, and business process optimisationProvide expert support for Workday Recruiting, including requisitions, candidate workflows, and offer managementBuild and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics to support HR and recruitment insightsCollaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective system solutionsLead workshops and translate business requirements into technical designsManage and prioritise

BAU support tickets, enhancements, and system changesSupport Workday releases, including impact assessments and feature enablementEnsure alignment with governance, security, and compliance standards (including GDPR)Provide guidance and mentoring to HR and IT stakeholdersPromote continuous improvement and best practice across Workday usage Essential Skills & Experience5+ years’ Workday experience, with strong expertise in Workday HCMProven experience with Workday Recruiting and reportingStrong understanding of Workday configuration, security, or integrationsExperience building and maintaining reports and dashboardsDemonstrable experience in business process optimisationStrong stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering skillsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsSolid understanding of end-to-end HR and recruitment processesExperience supporting system changes, releases, and BAU operationsStrong attention to detail in highly governed environments Desirable SkillsWorkday Prism Analytics experienceExperience with additional Workday modules (e.g. Compensation, Absence, Payroll, Finance)Experience with Workday integrations (e.g. job boards, background checks)Public sector or highly regulated environment experienceConsulting background QualificationsWorkday HCM Certification (essential)Workday Recruiting certification highly desirable