Workday Analyst – HCM, Payroll

Hastings Direct

. Shape and support the colleague and leader experience across Workday HCM and Payroll .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuring and maintaining Workday HCM and Payroll systems, with a strong focus on delivering accurate and well-tested solutions. Collaborates effectively with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to support ongoing system enhancements and business-as-usual priorities.

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Workday HCM ConfigurationWorkday Payroll KnowledgeBusiness Process DesignProject Delivery ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Workday HCMWorkday PayrollCore HCMCalculated FieldsEIBsBusiness Process ConfigurationCondition RulesUAT TestingRegression TestingData Loads

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving MindsetCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Industry Keywords

HR ProcessesPayroll ProcessesReward and BenefitsTalent ManagementLearning and DevelopmentRecruitingTime and Absence Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and support the colleague and leader experience across Workday HCM and Payroll
Configure, test, improve and provide ongoing support for Workday solutions
Translate business requirements into practical, well-designed Workday solutions
Participate in Workday projects, change initiatives, system enhancements and transformation activity
Support annual reward, benefits and performance cycles
Support payroll changes, organisational updates and data loads
Test and troubleshoot Workday changes
Support UAT, releases and regression testing
Resolve issues and work with Workday Support when needed
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance and the wider Workday team
Share knowledge, maintain documentation and identify continuous improvement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience configuring and maintaining Workday HCM and Payroll
Experience across Core HCM, Payroll, Reward and Benefits, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, Time and Absence
Strong hands-on Workday HCM experience configuring business processes, condition rules, calculated fields and EIBs
Good understanding of Workday Payroll and UK payroll processes
Ability to build and test payroll-related requirements
Good knowledge of end-to-end HR processes
Understanding of impacts of Workday changes on Payroll, Finance, reporting and connected systems
Experience delivering Workday change and project activity
Ability to balance larger projects and system enhancements with ongoing support and BAU priorities
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Ability to deliver accurate, thoroughly tested and well-controlled solutions
Unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Successful applicants subject to credit and criminal record checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working – flexible hybrid working approach
Competitive bonus scheme; annual 4Cs performance bonus
4x salary life assurance cover
Income protection at no extra cost
Matched pension contributions up to 10%
Discounts and cashback
Free independent mortgage advice
Free access to financial wellbeing support
Thrive mental health app
Colleague assistance programme available 24/7
In-house mental health first aiders
Support groups and dedicated mental wellbeing team
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell one week of leave
Health care cashback plans
Dental plans
Discounted health assessments
Cycle to work scheme
Tech schemes
Discounted and free onsite facilities
Social events throughout the year
Support, training and development