Job Description
Position: SAO IT Business Analyst (Workday Payroll)
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 Payroll 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 Payroll.
-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).
Employment Type: Contractor
Salary: $ 89.00 89.00 Per Hour
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