At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
Analyst, Group HR Systems
Responsible for the configuration, optimisation and ongoing support of the Workday platform, ensuring it meets business, functional, and technical requirements, and translating business needs into scalable Workday solutions.
Functional Configuration
Configure and maintain Workday SKUs
Partner with Group and Site HR and IT and other stakeholders to fix technical issues.
Support business users with:
Change requests
Issue resolution
Impact analysis of configuration changes
Attend knowledge transfers at end of each project implementation.
Maintain functionality and ensure they’re optimized meeting business needs.
Technical Development
Support integrations for performance and escalate failures to IT when needed:
EIBs
Core Connectors
Custom RaaS and EIB inbound/outbound solutions
Monitor and ensure secure data transfer and compliance with privacy and security standards
Reporting & Data
Develop and maintain:
Advanced custom reports
Calculated fields
Dashboards and composite reports
Support regulatory, payroll, and management reporting requirements
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across Workday
Assist with audits, reconciliations, and data validation activities
Operational / Business Support
Provide L3 and L4 support for Workday issues
Investigate root causes and implement permanent fixes
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience supporting Workday in a functional and/or technical capacity
Strong understanding of Workday configuration concepts
Experience with:
Business process frameworks
Security model
Reporting and calculated fields
Good understanding of integrations
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Qualifications
Degree in Information Systems, HR, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Relevant Workday training or certifications (HCM and Reporting)
Experience working in (preferred)
Large enterprise or complex environments
Multi‑country
Prior experience in HRIS, ERP, or enterprise systems (preferred)
Understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements (preferred)
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Skills Required
- Proven experience supporting Workday in a functional and/or technical capacity
- Strong understanding of Workday configuration concepts
- Experience with business process frameworks
- Experience with Workday security model
- Experience creating reporting and calculated fields
- Good understanding of Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, RaaS)
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Degree in Information Systems, HR, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Relevant Workday training or certifications (HCM and Reporting)
- Experience working in large enterprise or complex, multi‑country environments
- Prior experience in HRIS, ERP, or enterprise systems
- Understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements
What We Do
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year.
