Workday HCM Configuration Analyst

Workday HCM Configuration Analyst - Remote, UK - 7 Month Contract - 450 to 500 Per Day (Outside IR35)

We are currently seeking an experienced Workday Configuration Analyst to join a major transformation programme, supporting the ongoing optimisation and enhancement of a mature, multi-country Workday environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Workday specialist with deep functional expertise across Core HCM and one or more specialist areas including Talent, Skills Cloud, Compensation, Benefits, or Absence Management.

What's on Offer?

• 7-month initial contract
• Outside IR35 engagement
• 450- 500 per day
• Fully remote working within the UK
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale, enterprise Workday environment
• Immediate project impact with a highly collaborative team

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and optimise Workday across Core HCM and associated modules
• Design and maintain business process frameworks, calculated fields, condition rules, eligibility rules and validations
• Support enhancements across Talent Management, Career Development, Succession Planning and Skills Cloud
• Configure and maintain Advanced Compensation plans, Benefits and Absence processes
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective Workday solutions
• Support testing, deployment activities and release management processes
• Conduct impact assessments for Workday releases and support regression testing
• Produce clear configuration documentation and process flows
• Act as a trusted Workday SME, advising stakeholders on system capabilities and best practice

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience working as a Workday Functional Consultant, Workday Analyst or Workday Configuration Specialist
• Proven hands-on configuration expertise across: Core HCM, Talent Modules, Advance, Compensation, Benefits, Leave & Absence
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes, eligibility rules and calculated fields
• Experience operating within global or multi-country Workday environments
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver configuration at pace
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Workday Pro Certifications
• Experience supporting annual compensation cycles
• Talent review and succession planning programmes
• Skills-based workforce planning initiatives
• Post-implementation optimisation projects
• Exposure to payroll or benefits integrations
• Experience using Jira