Business Analyst

Position: SAO IT Business Analyst (Workday HCM)

Location: Atlanta, GA 30334

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description
• We are seeking an experienced Workday Business Analyst to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysing, configuring, and supporting the Workday platform to optimize human capital management (HCM), and other business processes.
• The role involves working with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into system configurations, and ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of the Workday system.
• The Business Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and mentor junior analysts.

Key Responsibilities
• Workday Configuration and Optimization: Configure and optimize HCM modules within Workday to meet business requirements.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Process Improvement: Analyse current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Build custom reports and dashboards within Workday to provide business insights and support decision-making.
• Testing and Validation: Develop and execute test plans to validate system configuration and ensure that updates and changes meet business needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the liaison between business units and IT teams, ensuring effective communication and successful outcomes.
• System Implementation: Support the design, testing, and implementation of new systems or processes, ensuring smooth integration into existing operations.
• Documentation: Create detailed functional specifications, process flow diagrams, and other documentation to support project execution and future reference.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior business analysts, sharing best practices and providing leadership in complex analytical tasks.

Required Qualifications

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.

Experience
• 5-7 years of experience in business analysis, project management, or related roles, with a proven track record of successful project outcomes.

Skills
• Strong proficiency in business analysis methodologies and tools (e.g., SWOT analysis, BPMN, etc.)
• Advanced data analysis skills with tools like Excel, SQL, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with process improvement frameworks such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Workday certifications in Workday HCM.
• Experience with data migration and integration tools such as Workday Studio, EIBs, or APIs.
• Experience working in HR or finance teams is an advantage.
• Certification such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP).
• Experience with ERP or CRM systems implementation (e.g., SAP, Salesforce).

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