System Analyst – Workday Absence & Time Tracking Location: Remote (Hire Anywhere in Europe) Type: Permanent Environment: Global People / HR Systems Function
The Opportunity
We’re supporting a leading digital automotive platform on a key hire within their Organisation & Development team. This function focuses on aligning strategy, structure, people, systems, and processes to enhance overall business capability. This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of Workday Absence & Time Tracking, driving optimisation, configuration, and continuous improvement within a global Workday environment. You’ll work closely with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders, playing a key role in both BAU and project-driven initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Own, optimise, and maintain Workday Absence & Time Tracking modules • Manage configuration changes, enhancements, and issue resolution • Lead implementation activities from requirements gathering to rollout • Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and business teams globally • Ensure integration across Workday modules and systems • Support and potentially take ownership of Workday Scheduling
What We’re Looking For
Essential
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday Absence • Proven troubleshooting and configuration expertise • Experience with system testing and release management • Background working in global or multi-country environments • Strong stakeholder management skills • Good understanding of Absence & Time Tracking dependencies What’s on Offer • Workday training and development opportunities • Collaborative, international working environment • Flexible / remote working • Clear progression with scope to expand into additional modules
Interested? Reach out directly at josh.counihan@focuscloud.org