Workday Specialist

Following the recent implementation of Workday, as a Workday Specialist you’ll play a key role in optimising the platform, improving system reliability and ensuring colleagues get the most from its capabilities. Collaborating with People & Culture, Technology and external partners, you’ll lead system enhancements, configuration, testing and problem resolution, while developing accurate reporting and improving people data quality.

You’ll also support data governance, assess new Workday releases, manage ongoing improvements and coach colleagues and Super Users to build their Workday expertise. Alongside this, you’ll identify opportunities to use AI to improve processes, with appropriate consideration for security, data protection and human oversight.

• You have expertise in developing, supporting and improving Workday
• You have expertise in HCM Core, Talent, Recruitment, Absence, and Peakon, Advanced Reporting, Security and Integrations
• You have an advanced knowledge and experience of analysing data, producing reports and presenting data
• You have excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
• You have experience of agreeing realistic expectations with colleagues and explaining complex technical solutions clearly to different audiences
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• You have a strong understanding of how Information systems (HRIS) support the work of People & Culture

• Salary to £55k
• 35 hour week with flexible hours
• Mostly work from home, with 2 days a month in Cambridge
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service
• Up to 7% pension contribution