Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Workday Support Team as Workday Senior Functional Partner – Reporting and Data Analytics operating within the Arriva Corporate Centre.
This role is designed to help colleagues understand how to best use the data available to them whilst educating our colleagues on dashboard functionality and the ongoing evolution of these.
This role will support the businesses in their understanding of how to maximise the opportunities available to them by being visible in the business supporting with live demonstrations to showcase how to enable key decision-making and value-add opportunities.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Act as SME for Workday Reporting and Analytics, responsible for the maintenance, change requests and upgrades across these areas.
* Develop the roadmap for the adoption of Prism and any future dashboard and reporting tool enhancements.
* Provide data insights to showcase opportunities to drive standardisation.
* Support the BUs as a critical enabler to maximise automation opportunities and reduce off-system processes.
* Assist the business in being curious about the benefits of data hubs versus data dashboards.
* Play a key role in the development of standard metric reporting utilising productivity tools.
* Own the communications for the Reporting and Analytics Workstream, seeking feedback from end users and using the relevant communication channels.
* Host and facilitate workshops and demonstrations to help stakeholders understand what good looks like.
* Support other Functional Specialists, building relationships to partner with key stakeholders for continuous improvement.
* Provide data modelling and bring a reporting lens across all workstreams.
* Utilise Workday Community and Workday Success Plans to understand best practices and market trends.
* Assess all change impacts in relation to reporting and analytics following the governance model.
* Configure and maintain all reports, dashboards, and analytics within Workday.
* Test any new functionality or upgrades/releases.
* Support resolution of issues escalated; managing incidents and tracking ticket status.
* Maintain training activities and materials, including user guides and recorded demos.
What we'd like from you!
We’re looking for analytical candidates experienced and knowledgeable in core HR processes and interaction between HR and payroll/other external systems.
Candidates must have experience with Workday System and either attained Workday Pro Reporting and/or Workday Pro Prism Analytics or working towards this.
We’re also looking for candidates with:
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience working in a multi-national organisation.
* Experience in business change and supporting organisations to demonstrate a return on investment.
* Experience of sales & divestitures and the impact on Workday.
* Experience aligning with areas of Workday product that involve innovation, configuration and consulting opportunities.
* A highly analytical and customer service driven mindset.
* Passion for simplification and continuous improvement.
* Alignment to Arriva’s values: caring passionately, doing the right thing and making a difference.
What we can offer you in addition to a competitive base salary:
* True hybrid working.
* A generous pension plan.
* Life Assurance plus access to a network of medical professionals.
* 25 days holidays and statutory bank holidays per year.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Access to discounts and cash back through ‘The Village’.
* Eyecare vouchers.
* The opportunity to join our Employee Experience Forum.
* The opportunity to join a Global Arriva Inclusion Network (GAIN) group.
* Free Arriva bus travel for you and immediate family outside of London.
* A supportive team environment.
Why work for us?
Arriva is a people-focused business. Our values guide our actions and the way we work, helping to reflect and shape our culture.
Our people choose to work for us because we are a great place to work. We strive to create a culture where we can all be ourselves, where we belong, feel respected and our differences celebrated.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 January 2025. Arriva Group reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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