Workday Business System Analyst

Applicantz is a company looking for a Workday Product Owner / Business Systems Analyst with expertise in Workday HCM and Recruiting. This role involves partnering with stakeholders to optimize Workday processes, manage enhancements, and lead release activities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Talent Acquisition, People Services, and technical support teams
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional solutions
• Own and manage the product backlog, prioritize enhancements, and drive delivery of business value
• Lead Workday bi-annual release management activities, including impact assessments, testing coordination, and deployment readiness
• Develop release communications and training materials for stakeholders and end users
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR and recruiting processes through system enhancements
• Ensure Workday configurations align with business objectives, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing system improvements and project initiatives

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience supporting Workday HCM
• Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Systems Analyst, or similar functional role
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and HR business processes
• Experience managing Workday releases, testing cycles, and change management activities
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Airtable, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Active Workday Certifications in HCM and Recruiting preferred
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale Workday implementations and enhancements
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong background in release planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and process optimization