Business Analyst – Workday HCM Optimisation & Transformation (12 Months FTC)

We are Arriva

Arriva is one of Europe’s leading passenger transport partners, delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. As we continue our HR transformation journey, we’re investing in Workday to create a more efficient, standardised and people-focused experience for our colleagues.

We’re looking for a talented Business Analyst on a fixed term basis to help drive this transformation forward.

The Role

As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in optimising and transforming HR processes enabled by Workday HCM. Partnering closely with the Business Architect and HR stakeholders, you’ll analyse, redesign and standardise processes across the full employee lifecycle.

You’ll act as a critical bridge between the business and delivery teams—ensuring requirements are clear, solutions are aligned to best practice, and we maximise the value of Workday.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Map current (As-Is) and future (To-Be) HR processes across the employee lifecycle
• Identify inefficiencies, duplication and manual activity, driving simplification
• Ensure processes are designed end-to-end across HR, employees, managers and wider functions (e.g. IT)
• Gather, analyse and document business requirements across key HR areas
• Translate requirements into clear, structured solutions aligned with Workday functionality
• Promote standardisation and challenge non-standard or legacy practices
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to validate requirements and designs
• Identify opportunities for automation, self-service and digital enablement
• Support testing, deployment and business readiness activities
• Contribute to post go-live optimisation and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within Workday HCM transformation or optimisation programmes
• Strong working knowledge of Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Learning and Compensation
• Solid understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle (hire-to-retire)
• Experience in end-to-end process mapping and redesign
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information

Desirable:

• Experience in global HR transformation or shared services environments
• Understanding of HR operating models and service delivery frameworks
• Familiarity with HR data and reporting

Why Join Arriva?

• Be part of a high-impact, enterprise-wide HR transformation programme
• Shape how Workday supports thousands of employees across multiple countries
• Work in a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Employee travel benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Arriva, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about HR transformation and want to make a real impact through Workday, we’d love to hear from you.

 We’re committed to developing our people and offer opportunities to grow your career within a large, complex and evolving organisation.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 24th May 2026. Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.