Workday Analyst - Fixed Term until Jan '26
Workday Analyst - Fixed Term until Jan '26
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Job Description
BUSINESS FUNCTION: People
SALARY:Circa 38000 to 40000 per annum / ML1:SB2
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid
HOURS: 37 per week
LOCATION: Leeds
Workday Analyst (Fixed Term until January 2026)
People come to Northern for trains they can rely on and that starts with systems and services that work behind the scenes. Our People Services and Systems team are the brains behind our HR technology keeping things running smoothly for colleagues right across the business. As our Workday Analyst youd be at the heart of it.
This is a fixed-term role covering leave until January 2026. If youre looking to make a real impact with your HR systems expertise and you enjoy solving problems building helpful resources and making life easier for users wed love to hear from you.
What youll be doing
Youll be our go-to expert for Workday queries handling second and third-line support for our People Services team and helping teams across Northern get the best from the system. Youll:
- Set up new user access write guides and deliver training sessions
- Support HR Advisors and Business Partners with training and system improvements
- Manage inbound data (EIB) processes and keep up with future system developments
- Review new Workday releases testing and implementing new functionality as appropriate
- Maintain core system data (like Job Profiles Cost Centres and Positions)
- Troubleshooting integrations between Workday and our other systems
- Help deliver the annual pay award process and ensure our system security is spot on
About you
Workday spreadsheets and user support thats your thing. Youll be confident managing data explaining systems to others and prioritising tasks with a calm logical approach. Here are three things youll bring:
- Experience working with Workday ideally HCM Workday Help and Integrations
- Solid Excel skills and a track record in HR Shared Services or similar
- Confidence creating user-friendly guides or training groups of colleagues on teams
Whats in it for you
At Northern we dont just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Heres a taste of what you can look forward to:
Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you your partner and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
Electric Car Scheme: Lease a brand new electic or plugin hybrid car.
Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing Northern Perks has you covered.
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family lifestyle and more.
Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business youre in.
Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. Thats why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
Why Northern
Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England after which rail quickly spread across the globe and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.
At Northern we dont just move people from A to B were building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role well always offer an interview.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
No matter your background experience or whether you call it a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
