Workday Core HR Analyst - Contract

£575-£700 per day | Remote (UK-based) | 6 months initial

A global retail client is seeking an experienced Workday Core HR Analyst to support and enhance their Workday Core HCM environment on a 6-month initial contract.

This role is focused on Core HCM delivery, combining requirements gathering, configuration support, data management, testing, and BAU support. You will partner closely with HR stakeholders, Workday functional teams, and technical integration teams to ensure effective employee lifecycle management and organisational structure support across a multi-country landscape.

Role Overview

The Workday Core HR Analyst will act as a key functional partner within the HR Technology team, supporting Core HCM processes that underpin downstream modules such as Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, and Talent.

You will play a hands-on role in both day-to-day support and ongoing enhancement delivery, contributing to a stable, scalable Core HR solution within a high-growth retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Gather and document business requirements for Workday Core HCM processes
Partner with Product Owners and HR stakeholders to translate requirements into effective Workday configurations
Support and maintain Core HCM business processes, including:
- Worker and employee records
- Organisational structures (companies, supervisory orgs, locations, etc.)
Create and maintain functional documentation aligned to Core HR processes and system changes
Configure and support CoreHCM components related to:
- Employment agreements
- Fixed-term contracts
- Data fields, condition rules, and validation logic
Build and maintain EIBs to support Core HR data loads and updates
Develop and manage calculated fields and condition rules, including complex logic
Collaborate with integration and data teams to support inbound and outbound integrations, providing functional input and validating testing
Support testing activities across:
- Unit testing
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- End-to-end (E2E) testing
Prepare and execute test cases, documenting outcomes and defects
Provide BAU support by handling tickets, diagnosing issues, and implementing fixes
Supportend-userenablement through:
- Training materials
- Knowledge sharing
- User support

Essential Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Workday Core HCM
Proven background in:
- Requirements gathering
- Functional configuration
- Testing and BAU support
Solid understanding of:
- Workday hierarchies (supervisory orgs, companies, locations, cost centres)
- EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder)
- Calculated fields and condition rules
Experience working with integrations from a functional perspective
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams

Preferred / Nice to Have

Exposure to additional Workday modules (e.g. Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Absence)
Experience in multi-country Workday environments
Awareness of data protection, compliance, and GDPR considerations
Reporting experience to support operational and business needs
Experience supporting knowledge sharing, documentation, and training delivery
Understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes
Workday Core HCM certification (preferred, not required)

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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