Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.
We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This is a role based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.
The role
Our close-knit HR Core team is looking for an HR Information Systems (HRIS) Analyst, to help manage G-Research's growth and evolving HR technology landscape.
This role focuses on maintaining the Workday platform and associated integrations, as well as actively supporting a culture of ongoing improvements and encouraging the use of best practices across the different business areas.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Supporting, analysing, troubleshooting and resolving functional and technical production issues across Workday and integrated technology platforms, both internal and third party
- Managing day-to-day queries raised by stakeholders and end-users, ensuring that they are addressed in a timely manner
- Providing support with bi-annual releases, including identifying and communicating related impacts and enhancement opportunities
- Supporting with regression testing to ensure existing configuration, security, reporting and integrations have not been impacted by new releases
- Providing design, configuration and testing support on Workday HCM integrations with other third-party platforms
- Collaborating with the wider HR team, SMEs and stakeholders to identify opportunities to optimise existing functionality and release new features
- Engaging with the business to scope, gather and translate requirements into technical specifications and propose functional and technical solutions aligned to business needs
- Working closely with internal Data and IT teams to develop and maintain integrations into downstream business solutions
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Practical hands-on configuration, analysis and support experience in one or more of the following: HCM core, recruiting, absence, payroll, integrations, talent and performance
- Expertise in Workday report writing – you will be comfortable building complex, advanced and matrix reports using calculated fields
- Expertise in HR data governance and best practice
- Knowledge of, and comfort with, the complexities of integrating HR systems and processes with wider business administration activities
- Strong business stakeholder management experience and sound problem-solving skills
Other important attributes and skills include:
- Exceptional organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to navigate a fast-pace working environment and maintain a strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Why should you apply?
- Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
- Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
- 30 days’ annual leave
- 9% company pension contributions
- Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
- Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Monthly company events
