Workday HCM Systems Analyst

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day.

Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.

At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.

We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.

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Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast

We are looking for a Workday HCM Systems Analyst to join our Back Office Platforms team. You will be part of our Functional Specialist team, responsible for the configuration, integration and continuous optimisation of Workday HCM, with a primary focus on Workday Recruiting. Working closely with HR stakeholders, business leaders and technical IT teams, you will help ensure Workday remains fit for purpose, integrates effectively with our wider technology landscape and continues to meet evolving business requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining Workday expertise with stakeholder partnership, process improvement and problem-solving. You will play an important part in creating a positive user experience supported by efficient processes, high-quality data and meaningful reporting and analytics.

• Deliver Workday-related projects within agreed timelines and budgets,
• Translate business requirements into practical Workday HCM solutions that align with the wider product and business roadmap,
• Partner with HR stakeholders to improve processes within Workday and maximise the value of the platform,
• Support the ongoing configuration and optimisation of Workday Recruiting and related HCM functionality,
• Contribute to Workday release management, including regression testing, feature assessment and the optimisation of new functionality,
• Investigate and resolve production incidents and service requests while maintaining a high standard of support,
• Build strong relationships with HR functional leaders, business stakeholders and technical teams,
• Work with stakeholders to ensure Workday reporting is accurate, reliable and aligned with business needs,
• Maintain strong standards of data quality by supporting data validation, controls, ownership and secure management,
• Help drive user engagement and adoption by ensuring training and support services meet business expectations,
• Collaborate with Systems Operations to document processes, workflows and system changes clearly,
• Review and continuously improve business processes across the Workday environment,
• Support the implementation and regular testing of system security controls,
• Contribute to wider business initiatives involving Workday, HR technology and connected platforms,
• Support the broader Back Office Platforms team with cross-functional solutions.

• Experience supporting, configuring or optimising Workday HCM,
• Strong experience or knowledge of Workday Recruiting,
• The ability to translate business requirements into clear and effective system solutions,
• Experience supporting Workday releases, testing activities or feature deployments,
• A good understanding of HR…