IT Business Analyst (Workday Payroll)

Job Title: IT Business Analyst (Workday Payroll)
Address: Atlanta, GA 30334 ( Hybrid - 1-2 days office/week )
12 Months Contract Position

Job Description:

• 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. 1-2 days onsite may be required and/or when requested for meetings. Out-of-state 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 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).

Skill Matrix: Skill Required No. of Years Actual Years of Experience Workday Payroll Configuration and Optimization in an enterprise environment. 5 Years Requirements gathering for enterprise implementation of Workday Payroll. 5 Years Experience with data migration and integration tools such as Workday Studio, EIBs, or APIs. 5 Years/Highly Desired
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About Us:
InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.