Business analyst (Workday)

Workday Hcm Business AnalystWe are looking to fill a position as soon as possible as a contract to hire. We need somebody with proven Workday HCM experience and even better would be experience with Workday Adaptive Insights (workforce planning). This is a more senior role so seven plus years of Business Analyst experience is a must. While we might entertain a remote contractor, the strong preference is to have them in the St. Paul office.Responsibilities:Responsible for the success of the Requirements Definition Process for assigned work with general supervisionElicit, analyze, specify and communicate business, system and implementation requirementsEnsure the requirements are unambiguous and understandable by both business users and solution delivery teamsWork with stakeholders to prioritize requirements effectively based on business value, risks and constraintsEffectively communicate requirements conflicts to project leads, assist with conflict resolutionEnsure that requirements are understood and approved by all stakeholdersManage requirement traceability and changes throughout the project lifecycleEnsure the test strategy and test plans adequately cover the requirements. Assist in defect resolutionMeasures and tracks quality of business analysis workParticipate in determining how requirements will be approached and managed for a particular project following enterprise and division best practicesWork with project leads to develop requirements work plans, identify task dependencies, develop estimates and determine resource skill requirements; support risk management and change management activitiesIdentify, refine, and accurately articulate the business objectives and value proposition of assigned initiatives. Bring alternative perspectives and influence consensus among stakeholdersEffectively verifies and validates requirements; ensures that all requirements support the delivery of business value, fulfills goals and objectives, and meets a stakeholder needContinuously strive to improve understanding of requirements techniques, processes and deliverables required to support successful project delivery. Embrace feedback and opportunities for process improvementSimultaneously support multiple initiatives as assignedAdditional Qualifications:Seven plus years working as a Business Analyst supporting Workday HCM and/or Workday Adaptive Insights (Workforce planning) RIT Solutions