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Senior People Systems Analyst – Workday Specialist
Location: [TBC – EMEA] Reports to: Head of HRIS Employment Type: Permanent
At FDJ UNITED, we don’t just follow the game—we reinvent it. As one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, we pride ourselves on technological excellence, a diversified, responsible gaming portfolio, and the ability to blend innovation with responsibility. With over 5,000 employees across 15+ regulated markets, we’re a fast-growing team where Impact matters and bold thinkers thrive.
We’re seeking a passionate Senior People Systems Analyst with deep Workday expertise to join our People Systems team at this exciting stage of our evolution. You’ll shape our HCM strategy, lead post-go-live optimisation of our Workday tenant merge, and drive process improvements that scale across thousands of employees globally. This isn’t maintenance—it’s revolution.
If you’re a problem-solver who loves pushing boundaries, think strategically, and inspires teams to deliver excellence, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
Dynamic & Strategic: Deliver meaningful change by shaping Workday’s role across our business—right from configuration through to scaling our People Systems and workflows for thousands of employees.
Catalyst for Automation: Reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and champion a smoother, more intuitive experience for HR, managers, and employees. Partner with Confidence: Work closely with the Head of HRIS, People team, and global stakeholders to turn business needs into Workday solutions. Security & Governance Champion: Ensure robust Workday security and data integrity, while driving compliance with Go humanos (Governance, Risk & Compliance) obligations. Release & Governance Leader: Support bi-annual Workday releases, including impact assessment, testing, training, and business communication.
You'll play an instrumental role in shaping FDJ UNITED’s People Systems—helping us deliver the best-performing, most responsible, and future-ready gaming experience for our employees.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Ownership & Optimisation
- Own the configuration and administration of our Workday HCM environment, designing and building business processes tailored to FDJ UNITED’s needs.
- Advise HR, managers, and employees on best practices for using Workday, ensuring maximum adoption and efficiency.
- Lead post-go-live optimisation of the tenant merge, aligning data, processes, and configurations post-implementation.
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Automation & Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies in manual processes and drive automation opportunities across the system.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gauge requirements, analyse needs, and deliver practical, scalable Workday solutions.
Technical & Security Leadership
- Lead the prioritisation and resolution of Workday fixes, enhancements, and support queries, ensuring alignment with global standards.
- Champion system governance and security, maintaining secure Workday configurations and advising on data protection measures.
Reporting & Project Delivery
- Build and maintain Workday reports to support People team decision-making.
- Partner across multiple modules (HCM, Absence, Benefits, Talent, Learning, Time Tracking) supporting projects from scoping to testing, training, and go-live.
- Ensure compliance with Go humanos (GRC) and report any security or compliance risks to your line manager.
How You’ll Be Measured
Your success will be evidenced by:
✔ Impactful Project Delivery
- Timely accomplishment of Workday roadmap milestones, especially the tenant merge optimisation.
- Delivering high-quality, scalable configuration changes with minimal downstream issues.
✅ Process Innovation
- Reduction in manual effort through automation and system improvements.
- Positive impact on employee experience by refining People Systems workflows.
📈 Stakeholder Trust
- Satisfaction scores from HR and business stakeholders, reflecting your consultative approach and delivery reliability.
⚖️ Compliance & Release Management
- Consistent adherence to Workday release schedules, including sandbox testing, sign-off, and training rollouts.
🌱 FDJ United Values Alignment
- Demonstrating independence, integrity, and a commitment to sustainable growth.
- Active learning from relevant training and compliance activities.
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Your Experience
We actively seek bold, results-driven thinkers with:
Essential Criteria
- 2+ years experience in a post-go-live Workday environment, preferably in a global/complex organisation.
- Deep functional expertise across Workday HCM, Absence, Benefits, Talent, Learning, and Time Tracking.
- Strong business process configuration skills, with a focus on Usability, Automation, and Reporting Retailability.
- Experience translating business requirements into Workday solutions.
- Hands-on experience with EIBs, Calculated Fields, or Workday Integrations at a functional level.
- Understanding of HR processes and their translation into system design.
Nice-to-Have
- Direct experience supporting or delivering a Workday tenant merge (this is our biggest current milestone).
- Familiarity with multi-geographic deployments and architectures.
- Exposure to rationalisation projects or system consolidation scenarios.
Prerequisites We Value
- Agile mindset to pivot under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
- Ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams, ensuring everyone feels heard and enabled.
- Curiosity-driven improvement (challenging the status quo, pushing for better, simpler, smarter solutions).
- Pbee-in (problem-solving) energy—whether troubleshooting a system lag or streamlining a global process.
Why FDJ UNITED?
⚡ Innovation on a stage – We’re founding European leaders in gaming, pushing boundaries in technology and responsibility. 🚀 Impact at scale – Shape systems that touch thousands of employees across diverse markets. 💡 Collaboration with Purpose – Part of a Nimpact-focused, multi-disciplinary team where bold ideas welcome. 🌍 Diversity & Belonging – Our hiring is always merit-based, regardless of background.
Join us and level up how People Systems work—because at FDJ UNITED, we don’t just play by the rules—we reinvent them.
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