Job Description

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People Systems Specialist to join our global HR Technology team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Workday experience who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and supporting a broad HR community.
In this role, you'll work hands-on with Workday, providing first-line systems support, contributing to configuration enhancements-particularly within Recruitment-and helping ensure our people systems run smoothly. You'll work closely with HR colleagues, recruiting teams, and internal IT partners across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as first-line support for Workday queries, managing the Workday specialist queue in ServiceNow and escalating to functional leads when necessary.
Support configuration and maintenance across active Workday modules, with a focus on recruiting enhancements.
Produce and maintain system training materials and user guidance.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance system usability.
Work closely with internal IT teams to ensure changes consider downstream system impacts.
Participate in Workday bi-annual releases, including regression testing, feature exploration, and stakeholder communication.
Provide testing support for wider people systems projects within the team.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
At least one year of hands-on Workday experience, with strong knowledge of Core HCM and Recruitment modules.
Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: Compensation, Talent & Performance, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits.
Strong organisational skills and experience working with incident management tools.
Competency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively within a global and often virtual team.
Understanding of HRIS governance and operational frameworks.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Key Competencies
Personal Leadership
Makes sound decisions and demonstrates strong knowledge in their field.
Anticipates issues and proposes effective solutions.
Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
Building Authentic Relationships
Treats others with respect and fairness.
Takes time to connect with colleagues beyond their day-to-day roles.
Collaboration
Works effectively across teams and functions.
Shares knowledge generously and builds relationships that support shared goals.
Connects people with similar objectives or expertise.
Enhancing the Client Experience
Acts in line with the organisation's values in all interactions.
Contributes to a positive internal and external reputation for the firm.
Achieving Results
Maintains focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
Prioritises work that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives.
Seeks the most effective route to achieve results.
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