Senior Business Analyst

Position Summary The HR Solutions Senior Business Analyst is a strategic member of the Corporate IT - Business Operations Technology team responsible for driving HR process excellence through technology and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with HRIS team, IT, and HR business stakeholders to translate organizational needs into effective system solutions that enable scalable, efficient, and compliant HR operations. This individual will lead system configuration, support, maintenance, and enhancement efforts while ensuring the HCM systems align with business objectives. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about the HR business and their processes. This role requires strong IT expertise, including solution design, integrations, data management, and platform administration, along with hands‑on experience in HCM solutions such as Workday, SuccessFactors, or Dayforce. The candidate should demonstrate strong attention to detail, and a passion for solving complex business challenges through data, technology, and process optimization. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a consultative mindset, along with the ability to proactively identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver high quality, impactful solutions across the organization. Position Details Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and other stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document technical requirements, develop end‑to‑end process flows, and translate needs into scalable technology solutions. Develop technical requirements documentation, GAP analysis reports, and future state process maps, including Value Stream Maps (VSMs), to highlight capabilities and improvement opportunities. Lead or manage project workstreams and small to medium initiatives, participating in end‑to‑end project execution from requirements through design, testing, deployment, and post‑implementation support. Configure, support, and optimize Workday HCM modules in collaboration with the HRIS team. Analyze HR processes and system usage to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and enhanced user experience. Work closely with the HRIS team to design, build, and maintain advanced Workday reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and data insights to support operational and strategic decision making. Develop and track metrics to measure technology adoption, solution effectiveness, and overall project success. Provide tier 2 and tier 3 application support, troubleshooting complex issues, resolving configuration and data challenges, and collaborating with internal IT teams and external vendors. Support integrations between Workday and third‑party systems (e.g., payroll, benefits, identity management), partnering with technical teams as needed. Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and audit readiness through strong governance, system controls, and ongoing monitoring. Build and maintain strong relationships with HR business users and stakeholders at appropriate levels. Mentor and guide junior analysts, contributing to HR technology best practices, standards, and roadmap planning. Education, Experience, License/Certification Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent education, training and experience 4‑6 years of relevant experience Workday Experience Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent education, training and experience 4‑6 years of relevant experience Workday Experience Required Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements and present insights to non‑technical stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to connect business challenges to effective technical solutions. Proven experience in process mapping and enterprise‑level process architecture, with a holistic, end‑to‑end perspective. Strong knowledge of lean practices, information/document management, and operational or production planning. Good understanding of the IT application and systems landscape. Good understanding of IT processes and frameworks (e.g., ITIL, Enterprise Service/Support framework, Change Control framework) Experience with organizational readiness planning and change enablement. Strong understanding of organizational structure, departments, and cross‑functional business operations. Benefits As a 100% employee‑owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family: 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee) Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance Disability income protection insurance Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care) Paid parental leave Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time Training/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses Wellness benefits About Southland Industries As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast‑paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team. To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities ( follow us on social media ( and check out our website ( Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Pay Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington/Maryland) this ranges from $95,000.00 – $120,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above. Contingent Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time. External Agency Announcement It’s Southland Industries’ policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Required Skills Required Skills Required Experience Required Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr