Workday Core HCM Business Analyst

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Workday HCM Business Analyst.

This role is responsible for developing and enhancing Workday solutions to help stakeholders and colleagues achieve their business goals. This individual will work as part of the HR Digital, Data, and Optimization team and will be involved in a range of exciting and innovative HR transformational projects. You will lead at least two or more of Workday’s modules, with a specified designated module as primary, and one other Workday module.

You will:

• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT to understand business needs and translate them into system requirements and solutions.

• Lead design sessions to improve Workday solutions and deliver forward-looking product features/enhancements for better employee experiences.

• Co-Lead management of various WD business processes, i.e., performance review process, talent acquisition, annual comp review cycles, job architecture enhancements, Skill Cloud maintenance, Career Hub, semi-annual upgrades, etc.

• Analyze existing HR processes, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements, new tools, and/or new behaviors that drive increased efficiency and value.

• Gather and analyze business requirements to design and implement Workday solutions.

• Develop and maintain documentation, including BRDs, FRDs, process flows and system configuration decisions, adhering to internal governance standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Digital Technology and HR Optimization to ensure seamless interoperability of Workday product deliveries and application integrations.

• Develop WD product configuration requirements based on best practices; drive unit testing with IT and UAT testing business leads.

• Create/Manage the automated testing strategy collaboratively with the Digital Technology QA testing team.

• Partner with User Enablement/HR Communications to develop/update training materials, other delivery tools, and conduct training sessions/workshops.

• Drive the adoption of digital workflows and self-service HR capability that streamline employee and manager transactions.

• Conduct impact analysis and obtain alignment from all stakeholders.

• Collaborate with dedicated cross-functional teams, build relationships internally and prioritize collaboration effectively.

• Champion continuous improvement by collecting feedback from end-users and refining solutions to enhance usability.

• Ensure all HR technology solutions meet organizational policies and legal regulations regarding data security and privacy.

You have:

• Demonstrated ability supporting enterprise HR applications with a minimum of 5 years of experience with Workday.

• Strong experience in Workday Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Performance, Talent, Learning, Payroll, Time & Absence, and/or Security modules.

• Ability to understand business requirements and follow up by discovering, suggesting, and implementing technical solutions.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to present technical information for a non-technical audience, this includes developing process documentation, business and use cases and product stories to align with business objectives.

• Experience developing end-to-end process maps, conducting gap analyses, and recommending strategic solutions that drive efficiency. This includes having a proven record of driving process improvements and innovation.

• Proficiency in Workday Report Writer is a plus.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and experience using project management software (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow).

• Knowledgeable of product management components, i.e., Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Communication, Backlog Management and Prioritization, Technology Market Research, Business Strategy Alignment, Technical Literacy (especially in software development environments)

• Strong problem solving, critical and analytical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work deliverables.

• Proven ability to gather, document, and translate complex functional and technical requirements into actionable solutions.

Location:   

Hybrid role - 3 days in a Guardian office located in Stamford CT; Bethlehem PA; Holmdel, NJ or Hudson Yards, NYC. 2 days WFH.