People Systems Analyst (Workday)

Overview

Grant Thornton UK LLP is seeking a People Systems Analyst with expertise in Workday to support the ongoing evolution of our People technology products. This role plays a key part in shaping, delivering and optimising our People systems to drive business value and enhance employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday (HCM, Talent) and the wider People systems landscape (e.g. LMS), understanding end‑to‑end user journeys and business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear requirements and system solutions.
• Configure, maintain, and continuously optimise Workday business processes, security, and reporting.
• Deliver enhancements that improve user experience, adoption, and business efficiency across the People technology ecosystem.
• Analyse system usage, feedback, and data to identify opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR, IS, and business teams to design scalable, user‑centric solutions.
• Support release management, including testing, impact assessment, and communication of changes to stakeholders.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive engagement, adoption, and effective use of People systems.
• Contribute to a product‑led mindset within the team, focusing on value delivery, continuous improvement, and user outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: expertise in Workday HCM.
• Strong capability in Workday configuration, reporting, calculated fields, and dashboards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Workday Pro certification (HCM and/or Talent) desirable.

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares.
• Inclusive culture that values difference and respects colleagues.
• Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives and social impact projects.

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