Senior HR Systems Analyst

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Description

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side‑by‑side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a London based Senior HR Systems Analyst to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world‑class talent.

Our merit‑based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

Maples Group went live with Workday across 13 countries, covering more than 3,000 employees, in January 2025. We are seeking an experienced and seasoned Workday professional to join a fast‑paced environment to supplement the team with their experience across various Workday modules as the team manages business as usual activities, continuous improvement projects and an upcoming Phase 2 implementation.

Current Workday scope:
Core HCM, Core Compensation, Absence, Time Off, Performance Management, Reporting, Integrations

Phase 2 scope:
Advanced Compensation, Advanced Workforce Planning (Adaptive Insights), Benefits, Learning, Recruiting

Following the successful Phase 1 go‑live, Maples Group have been going through a period of stablisation and improvement as Workday has been embedded across the organization ahead of a Phase 2 implementation beginning in January 2026.

Using their Workday experience, the Senior HR Systems Analyst will be an integral member of the HR Systems team, working with the HR function and wider business to support all things Workday. For business as usual and continuous improvement projects, they will need to review the requirements, collaborate with stakeholders to define, design and then configure the system to optimise Workday using a rigorous approach to testing and release of the changes.

The Senior HR Systems Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Phase 2 implementation project where they will actively participate across work streams with our implementation partner; supporting Maples Group leads in system design, workbook completion and testing ahead of the move to Production.

The ideal candidate will have the experience and knowledge to be able to pick up high‑level requirements, quickly understand them within the context of the Workday modules in scope and the Maples Group build and then be able to ask the right questions to key stakeholders to design and build the solution.

• Administer and maintain the Workday HRIS, ensuring data integrity and system reliability
• Provide second‑line support for Workday‑related issues and troubleshoot system problems
• Configure and test new functionalities, business processes, and modules in Workday
• Analyse and optimise HR workflows and processes within Workday to increase efficiency
• Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards to support HR and business operations
• Provide data analysis and insights to HR and management team
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies
• Conduct training sessions for HR staff and end‑users on Workday functionalities and best practices
• Create and update user manuals, guides, and documentation
• Serve as a point of contact for user inquiries and provide ongoing support
• Lead or participate in HRIS‑related projects, including system upgrades, integrations, and implementations
• Collaborate with…