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Atlanta, GA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Under broad supervision analyzes customer business needs and participates in the planning design and implementation of new or enhanced systems. May act as a team or project leader.

We are seeking an experienced Workday Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing 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.

*Local candidates strongly preferred. 12 days onsite may be required and/or when requested for meetings. Outofstate candidates (100%) will be accepted.
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: Analyze 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 decisionmaking.
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: Bachelors degree in Business Finance Computer Science or related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
Experience: 57 years of experience in business analysis project management or related roles with a proven track record of successful project outcomes.
Skills:
o Strong proficiency in business analysis methodologies and tools (e.g. SWOT analysis BPMN etc.)
o Advanced data analysis skills with tools like Excel SQL and BI tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
o Experience with process improvement frameworks such as Lean Six Sigma or Agile methodologies.
o Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
o Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
o Strong problemsolving 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).
Working Conditions:
Fulltime position
Some travel may be required depending on project demands.

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