Workday Functional Analyst

Workday Functional Analyst - HR Technology

Human Resources Department

Melrose, Johannesburg, South Africa / Chennai, India

We are seeking a Workday Functional Analyst to join our global HR Technology team and support the continuous improvement of our Workday platform. You will be responsible for maintaining functional configuration, ensuring data quality, and helping implement new capabilities that enhance both employee and HR experience.

In this role, you will work closely with Technical Partners and HR to translate business requirements into system solutions.

Experience: 3 – 12 Years

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM configuration
• Good understanding of HR processes and their technical dependencies
• Provide Functional Expertise and support for Workday Modules such as Core HR, Absence Management, Time off, Recruiting and Performance Management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issue related to Workday Functionality
• Ability to Work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication abilities and comfort working with global stakeholders

Ideal candidate

• Workday Pro certification or experience in implementation or optimisation projects
• Familiarity with Workday security, business processes, or configuration best practices
• Experience supporting HR teams in a functional or system-focused role
• Strong customer-focus and a continuous improvement mindset

Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.

With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices.

Glencore’s customers are principally industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

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