Sr. Business Analyst, HR Technology

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Come join us in the WD HR team as Sr. Business Analyst, HR Technology! Are you passionate about leveraging technology to create meaningful impact in the HR space? At WD, we're searching for a dynamic and experienced Sr. Business Analyst who thrives at the intersection of HR innovation and IT solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll have a direct hand in shaping the future of our global HR operations by translating complex business needs into powerful technical solutions and optimizing our Workday HCM platform to drive excellence across the organization. As a strategic partner, you'll work independently across functions, blending deep technical expertise with sharp business acumen. Your insights and recommendations will enable HR teams to be more effective, efficient, and empowered-making a real difference for our employees worldwide. If you're ready to take ownership of high-impact projects, champion process improvements, and contribute to a culture of continuous growth, we want to hear from you! Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborate with HR to gather business needs and translate them into functional specs for Workday and HR tech projects. Manage Workday business process configuration, condition rules, validations, notifications, and approvals. Configure and maintain Workday HCM Core modules (Worker, Organizations, Staffing, Job Profiles, Positions, Business Process Framework, Advanced Compensation, and Security). Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from HR and functional partners. Translate business needs into functional design specifications and system solutions. Advise stakeholders on Workday best practices and process improvements. Lead HR system projects from requirements gathering to deployment, working with cross-functional teams for successful delivery. Develop change management plans, create training resources, and facilitate user adoption of new HR technologies. Drive process improvement and innovation through analysis, automation opportunities, and adherence to compliance standards. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR, Business Administration, or related field Relevant experience as Business Analyst, HRIS Analyst, or similar supporting Workday HCM Core. Relevant hands-on experience with Workday configuration and business process framework Strong understanding of HCM core modules such Adv compensation,Performance and Development,Succession Planning,Absence Management,Benefits and Journeys. Extensive experience configuring and optimizing Workday modules, building reports, and managing integrations Strong background in HR systems architecture, API integrations, data analytics, and cloud security Proven track record delivering complex HR system projects in matrixed environments Proven leadership in project management, requirements gathering, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on global compliance and cultural sensitivity. Experience with testing, documentation, and system support. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Work Arrangements Hybrid (3 days onsite/week) in San Jose, CA (Remote in select US locations considered for exceptional candidates) Flexible hours for global collaboration Salary Range: 157,700.00-210,300.00 WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here . WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect

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