Senior Workday Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Workday Analyst to join our Workday team here at Harrods. The Senior Workday Analyst role will lead the design and optimisation of Workday solutions across defined functional domains, leading solution design and optimisation to ensure Workday delivers reliable, scalable outcomes for the business.

About the Role

Reporting to a Principal Workday Lead, the role provides functional expertise to senior stakeholders, translating organisational priorities into effective Workday solutions. The role will also work closely with our HR Operations and HRIS Teams to deliver key projects and optimisations, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and configure Business Processes, security modules, eligibility logic and
  calculation fields
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to Workday Analysts, reviewing configuration,
  design outputs and case responses
• Leads end-to-end functional design for assigned Workday modules, ensuring solutions
  align with platform standards and governance
• Contribute to the development of platform standards, design principles, and best practice
  guidance

About You

The ideal will have a strong hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday, with deep expertise in one or more functional module (Compensation, Benefits etc) as well as demonstrated experience leading complex Workday solution design rather than purely executing configuration.

It is important that you have a strong understanding of Business Processes, security architecture and cross-functional dependencies as well as the ability to challenge requirements constructively and propose best-practice solutions beyond the "as-is"

You will also have the following;

• Experience supporting Workday releases and managing functional risk and regression
  testing

• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and explaining
  technical decisions in business terms
• Workday certifications relevant to functional domains preferred, but not mandatory
   A collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to coach and support others

• Comfortable working in an environment where demand, priorities, and ways of working
  continue to evolve

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods. 

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