Workday Administrator

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Team: Workday Product Team

Salary banding:  £24,020 - £30,350

Experience: Entry Level

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Kelly Russell, Workday HCM Lead

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Ownership, Expertise, Support

Top 3 qualities for this role: Collaborative, Proactive and Solution-led

In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because….

“Workday is key to so many at OVO, being part of a team that can provide innovative solutions to genuine business challenges is hugely rewarding.”

Where you’ll work:

At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility.

All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

We work to provide innovative solutions to enhance our colleague experience, empowering us all to drive progress towards Plan Zero

This role in a nutshell:

Sitting in the Workday Product Team at OVO, part of the Finance function, this role is part of a team providing system support to the entire OVO group, working closely with the Finance, Payroll and People functions to resolve user issues, configure system updates and implement new functionality.

Your key outcomes will be:

• Being first point of contact for system access queries and requests
• Working closely with the Workday team and the wider Finance function to understand business changes and provide system support
• Working closely with the Workday team and the HR Business Partners to understand business changes and provide system support
• Make technical changes and write basic reports - training will be provided on cross application services such as reporting and security
• Opportunity to be involved in smaller system implementation projects
• Helping to identify system issues to resolve user issues promptly and accurately
• Responsibility for regular BAU tasks as required (such as master data changes), supported by the Workday Finance team 
• Skilled in handling large amounts of data in Excel and making mass data changes to Workday 
• Maintenance of system user guides

Within your first 6 months month you’ll:

• Have a basic understanding of our critical Finance processes and controls
• Have a basic understanding of our critical People team processes and controls
• Be known in your business area and by key collaborators and partners
• Be familiar with the use of OVO’s other key Finance and People related systems

You’ll be a successful Workday Administrator here at OVO if you…

• Have an interest in pursuing a career in either Finance, the People team or in an ERP systems support function
• Strong analytical, technical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid attention to detail and accuracy
• Have experience of using Microsoft Excel or similar products
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise, and balance multiple assignments simultaneously
• Able to adapt to a very fast paced changing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of a professional organisation
• Ability to work independently being remotely managed
• Self-starter and fast learner requiring minimal direction on a day to day basis.
• Eagerness to learn and become a subject matter expert in our ERP system

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £24,020 and £30,350, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. 

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits.

Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: 

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

For your health
With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more

For your wellbeing
With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more

For your lifestyle
With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations

For your home 
Get up to £400 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers

For your commute
Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

Oh, and one last thing...

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..