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