Workday HRIS Senior Analyst

Workday HRIS Senior Analyst Location: Paris, France
Contract Type: Permanent (CDI)
Salary: Up to €75,000 fixed salary + discretionary bonus (up to 10%)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote per week)
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity We are seeking a talented Workday HRIS Senior Analyst to join a dynamic international HR technology team based in Paris. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and enhancing a global Workday environment, partnering with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimise Workday across multiple functional areas including HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Performance, and Compensation.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Support Workday releases, testing activities, configuration changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data extracts to support business decision-making.
• Analyse HR processes and recommend system enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR Operations, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of HR processes.
• Provide end-user support, troubleshooting, and system expertise across the Workday platform.
• Assist with data audits, data quality initiatives, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in HR transformation and digitalisation projects across Europe and globally.
• Support system documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer activities.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years' experience in an HRIS, Workday, or HR Technology role.
• Strong hands‑on Workday configuration experience across multiple modules, including:
  • HCM
  • Recruitment
  • Talent
  • Performance
  • Compensation
• Proven ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate requirements into system solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including data manipulation, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience supporting international HR processes within a multinational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Language Requirements

Given the international scope of the role, candidates must be fluent in:

• English (mandatory)
• Plus at least one additional European language such as:
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Italian

Additional languages would be highly advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to Payroll systems and payroll‑related processes.
• Experience supporting global or multi‑country Workday environments.
• Knowledge of Workday reporting and data management.
• Experience working within HR transformation or HR technology projects.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel across Europe as required.
• Occasional travel to the United States may be required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to €75,000.
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.
• Opportunity to work within a global Workday environment.
• Exposure to international HR and HRIS initiatives.
• Career development within a growing HR technology function.
• Hybrid working model with one day per week working from home.

If you're a Workday professional looking to take the next step in your HRIS career within a fast-paced international environment, we'd love to hear from you.