Sr. Business Analyst, HR Technology

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

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!

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 7-10 years as Business Analyst, HRIS Analyst, or similar supporting Workday HCM Core.
• Minimum 5 years 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

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on t