HRIS Senior Business Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst, HR Applications with deep expertise in Workday to join our team. This role will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing HR Applications with a focus on Workday. The ideal candidate will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that HR Applications are optimized to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze HCM system requirements.

- Design and configure HCM application modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Talent Management.

- Act as a subject matter expert on HCM system capabilities, best practices, and configurations.

- Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations with third-party applications.

- Develop functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams on system customizations and enhancements.

- Create and maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides.

- Perform system testing, including creating test cases and coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT).

- Troubleshoot system issues and provide end-user support for complex escalated issues

- Analyze data and generate reports to support business decision-making.

- Stay up-to-date with UKG product releases and industry best practices.

Requirements

- Proven experience with implementing, configuring, and supporting SaaS HR systems as well as providing analysis and recommended solutions;

- Understanding of how an HR application can be configured to support business processes;

- Advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose day-to-day HR systems-related issues/ requirements and troubleshoot solutions;

- Proven ability to contribute in a fast-paced environment consistently and positively; able to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations;

- Practical experience with internal control procedures and audit requirements in relation to data access, security, and master data configuration;

- Understanding of how an HR application can be configured to support business processes;

- Excellent documentation and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities;

- Ability to use discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential information;

- Expert analytical skills to address systems-based requirements and perform analysis on a range of complex HR issues;

- Solid interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in HCM systems realm. - 3+ years of hands-on experience with configuring and/or implementing Workday functionality.

- Strong understanding of HR processes, including Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Talent Management.

- Experience with system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, UKG Analytics).

- Project management experience is a plus.