Workday HRIS Analyst | Data, Reporting & Automation

When you join EDF Trading you’ll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches and think outside the box.

Energy markets evolve rapidly so our team needs to remain agile, flexible and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil and environmental products.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it’s experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include (location dependent) hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 750 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon sustainable electricity generation.

Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energy

Position purpose

The HR Information Systems Analyst is responsible for the configuration, management, optimisation and ongoing development of the organisation's HR technology landscape, with a primary focus on Workday. The role acts as the bridge between HR, Payroll, Reward, Finance and Technology teams, ensuring that HR systems are built and configured effectively, data integrity is maintained, and reporting capabilities support business and regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on, build-focused role. The postholder will play a key role in system enhancements, process automation, reporting and analytics, data governance, testing and end-user support, helping to drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery.

Main responsibilities

HR Systems Management

• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday and associated HR systems.
• Maintain system configuration and security roles in line with business requirements and governance standards.
• Support the ongoing optimisation of Workday modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, Talent and Reporting.
• Manage system releases, enhancements and functionality improvements.
• Coordinate regular system audits and data quality reviews.

Business Process & Configuration

• Analyse HR business requirements and translate them into system solutions.
• Design, test and implement Workday business processes and workflows.
• Support automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce manual administration.
• Recommend process improvements leveraging system capabilities and industry best practice.

Data Management & Governance

• Maintain high standards of data integrity across HR systems.
• Develop and implement data validation and reconciliation controls.
• Support compliance with GDPR and internal data governance requirements.
• Establish and monitor HR data quality metrics and remediation plans.

Reporting & Analytics

• Build custom, matrix and composite reports and calculated fields.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports for HR, Reward, Payroll, Finance and senior leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain Workday dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Support regulatory and statutory reporting requirements.
• Analyse workforce data and provide insights to support…