Staff Workday Analyst - Cork, Ireland

Company

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area

Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > Systems Analysis

General Summary

We are looking for a Staff Workday Analyst to join our HR Systems Technology team. This techno-functional position requires extensive Workday HCM experience, enabling the candidate to work across multiple Workday modules and technologies. You will serve as a trusted technical expert, collaborating with product owners, stakeholders, architects, and vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and well-governed solutions. This position is well-suited for experienced Workday professionals who enjoy tackling complex business challenges, shaping architectural decisions, and implementing end-to-end solutions.

This role requires full-time onsite work in Cork, Ireland (5 days per week).

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT-relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree.

OR

7+ years of IT-relevant work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

What this role involves

• Act as a Workday HCM subject matter expert for various HRIS modules or functional areas such as Core HCM, Talent, Compensation, Security, and Learning, actively contributing to the design, planning, and support of Workday.
• Offer technical and architectural guidance for Workday integrations with both internal and third-party systems.
• Have hands-on experience with the full integration lifecycle, from solution design and standards definition to deployment and production support.
• Work with IT support and business teams to coordinate and communicate issue resolution.
• Analyze, design, and maintain Workday system configurations to ensure they meet user needs.
• Complete assigned tasks within the time allocated by the project manager.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC, from project execution to post-production support.
• Design and prototype solutions, presenting options when necessary.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across teams to ensure timely completion and assess team readiness.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and projects at once, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt well in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with the team to analyze the impact of new Workday versions and recommend new features for further exploration.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of IT experience is required

Minimum 5 years of Workday experience is required

Experience performing data loads and audits of complicated data

Comprehension and proficiency of Software as a Service (Saas) design, configuration, and testing in various areas of Workday (Business Process and system configuration; Domain and Business Process Security Policies; Custom Objects; Calculated Fields; Experience with Simple, Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reporting desirable; and Exposure to Workday Studio, EIB and Core connector Integrations desirable)

Ability to prioritize work and deliver in a fast-paced environment

Ability to drive for results in challenging conditions

Ability to execute and adjust a plan with independence

Ability to initiate and implement innovative process improvements

Ability to communicate in a clear and open manner through verbal, written, and non-verbal methods, to all levels of the organization

Strong attentional to detail, organized

Global experience a plus

Experience across multiple functional areas is desired; specific areas of interest include HCM Core, Talent, Compensation, Learning

Preferred Qualification

Workday certification preferred but not required.

Education Requirements

Bachelors or Master’s degree in information science, computer science, business or equivalent work experience.