Senior HCM Analyst - Workday

Location: We're flexible with where the successful candidate is based, but you'll need to be comfortable travelling to either our London or Bristol office when required.

We launched in 2009 with a mission to change energy for the better. Since then, we’ve welcomed over a million members, planted a million trees, and set our sights on helping save the planet.

As a Group, we’re working to become a net zero carbon business by 2030, while helping our OVO Energy members halve their carbon footprints at the same time. 

Green energy and technology are great tools to fight the climate crisis with. But it’s people power that will rewrite history.  

So we’re building a zero carbon team inside and out. Of people who share our values, feel inspired by our mission, and want to make change happen. When you work for OVO, it’s not just a job. It’s the work of a lifetime. And we want the sharpest minds to help. 

Up for the challenge?

Where in the world of OVO will I be working? 

This role sits within the Workday Team at OVO, part of the wider Finance function. The team support the entire OVO group, working closely with the People and Finance functions by configuring system updates, implementing new functionality and providing the business with accurate and timely reporting.

What will I be doing?

You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the HCM modules within Workday and the implementation of acquired companies within the OVO Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the vision and development of the product.

Key responsibilities include:

• Apply advanced Workday knowledge to lead and support various implementation and improvement projects
• Manage and perform the execution of system changes (updates, integrations, new configurations) and participate in all aspects of system testing.
• Lead on configuration design and development: Data Structure, Business Process and Role design
• Provide troubleshooting support for functional and technical production issues, including coordinating with external suppliers and internal teams
• Collaborate with functional and technical partners to optimize business processes
• Provide end-user troubleshooting, issue remediation, technology request assistance and critical issue management.
• Coaching the HR Team through system developments and sharing technical knowledge

Is this the job for me? 

You've got proven experience of working within Workday HCM modules to configure and improve processes, in particular HCM, Absence, Talent and Performance, Advanced Compensation and UK Payroll - even better if you've got Workday integrations knowledge!

You're a critical problem solver and have an exceptional ability to analyse, identify and resolve gaps. You're a self-starter and great teammate with a collaborative, pragmatic approach.

Ideally you will have:

• A minimum 3 years Workday configuration experience, preferably in a senior SME role
• Worked on at least 2 end-to-end Workday implementations
• Previous HR Generalist experience
• A skilled ability in handling large amounts of data with use of EIBs
• Strong communication skills and able to interact with all levels of users across the organisation
• Payroll experience with ability to solve and fix payroll calculation queries
• Knowledge on the following modules preferred: 
• Project manager experience working in an agile environment would be an advantage
• Able to uphold the highest degree of data confidentiality
• High level of resilience and adaptable to change
• Good technical skills with office tools

Life at OVO is pretty fast-paced so you’ll be comfortable working in a dynamic high growth business. You're confident handling multiple projects and deadlines in a constantly evolving environment and are comfortable proposing, justifying, initiating and implementing change.

From us you’ll get*

• An annual discretionary bonus
• 4% of your salary to spend on flexible lifestyle benefits
• 5% matched employer contribution to your pension
• 25 days holiday + 1 for your birthday
• And many more... 

(*) Please note that certain benefits kick-in once you have passed probation which can be up to 6 months after your start date.

We want the best people 

At OVO, we empower our people to have choice around where and when they work - flexible working arrangements can be discussed for all of our roles. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team for more info.

We’re keen to meet people with varied backgrounds - our view is the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have much of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure… we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about working in the OVO family of companies on our careers page and Glassdoor. We’re also delighted to have received a Top Employers certificate in 2018, 2019 and 2020!