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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed