People Systems Analyst

Tyne & Wear  (Ref 794 ) Permanent

£50k and Hybrid working

Our client is on a journey to continually evolve their People systems and processes—putting great employee experiences at the heart of everything they do. We’re looking for a People Systems Analyst to play a key role in maintaining, optimising, and enhancing the Workday platform across People and Payroll functions.

If you’re passionate about data, systems, and driving smarter ways of working, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing

As People Systems Analyst, you’ll be the go-to expert for Workday configuration, support, and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate closely with People, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure our systems are accurate, efficient, and user-friendly.

Key responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules including Core HCM, Absence, and Payroll, with scope to support future modules
• Build and enhance reports and dashboards to provide meaningful insights
• Develop and maintain business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, security roles, and integrations
• Support bi-annual Workday releases, including testing, documentation, and stakeholder communications
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all People systems
• Conduct data audits and implement robust data quality controls
• Act as the primary point of contact for system queries, troubleshooting, and escalations
• Deliver training, user guides, and documentation to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system adoption and usability
• Partner with stakeholders to map, streamline, and automate processes
• Contribute to system upgrades, enhancements, and new module implementations

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone with a strong blend of technical expertise and people-focused thinking.

Essential experience

• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM and business process configuration
• Experience building Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, and Composite preferred)
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio)
• Understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Skills & competencies

• A strong technical aptitude and curiosity to learn new Workday features
• A customer-first mindset focused on delivering great user experiences
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration skills
• Strong organisation and time management
• Confidence to challenge unclear requirements and highlight risks
• Ability to prioritise and triage effectively
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset