The role

We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated and proactive Workday Systems Analyst to join the National People & Development team based in our Sydney office on a fixed term contract for 9 months. Reporting into the HRIS Lead based in London, you will provide dedicated Workday support to the EMEA and APAC regions partnering with the business and people and culture teams to help optimise Workday and maximise systems usage.

Responsibilities

- Provide hands‑on configuration and functional support across Workday Core HCM and Absence.
- Manage day‑to‑day system queries, troubleshooting issues and ensuring timely resolution.
- Maintain and update business processes, condition rules, notifications, and security configurations.
- Act as a key escalation point for more complex system issues.
- Support the Workday implementation for Australia.
- Lead design and requirements workshops with HR stakeholders.

Requirements

- Proven experience, typically 5+ years configuration experience (configuring Business Processes, Security, Reports etc) within Workday.
- Solid functional expertise in Core HCM and Absence.
- Exposure to Recruitment and Talent modules.




- Experience supporting Workday implementations and/or optimisation programmes.
- Ability to manage workload independently while working as part of a wider delivery team.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem‑solving capability.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re‑accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale or Scott Baker .

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📌 Workday Systems Analyst (City of Sydney)
🏢 Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 City of Sydney