Sr. Workday Business Analyst

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Workday Business Analyst to support HR technology initiatives for an organization near New Berlin, Wisconsin. This position connects human resources, business operations, and technical teams to turn operational needs into practical system improvements. The role focuses on optimizing Workday and related HR platforms, strengthening data quality, and helping stakeholders make informed decisions through effective processes and technology. This role is a Direct Hire opportunity and does not offer sponsorship at this time. Candidates must local and available for a full-time onsite schedule.

Responsibilities:

Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather needs, clarify priorities, and convert operational challenges into effective system-based solutions.

Review existing HR workflows to identify inefficiencies, strengthen data accuracy, and recommend improvements across key people processes.

Define business and functional requirements through clear documentation, including process maps, user stories, and solution summaries.

Support Workday enhancements by assisting with configuration updates, testing activities, and stakeholder coordination during release cycles.

Work with internal teams, external vendors, and platform partners to improve functionality across Workday and other HR-related systems.

Investigate system issues, resolve functional problems, and help maintain dependable performance and high-quality workforce data.

Lead or contribute to HR technology projects by managing timelines, tracking scope, and communicating progress to cross-functional teams.

Promote successful adoption of new tools and updates by creating training materials, supporting user communications, and reinforcing change readiness.

Assist with the evaluation and integration of complementary HR applications such as timekeeping, recruiting, learning, and benefits platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of business analysis experience within an IT, systems, or enterprise application environment.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience working with Workday.
Practical knowledge of core Workday functional areas such as compensation, absence, organizational structures, or time tracking.
Experience documenting requirements, mapping processes, and performing gap analysis to support solution design.
Background supporting projects or coordinated initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
Familiarity with additional HR technologies and related tools beyond Workday.
Understanding of Agile, Scrum, or similar project delivery methods is preferred.

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