Senior Associate, Workday Integration Business Analysts, Application Technology, Advisory, Bangalore

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

A career within Enterprise Architecture services, will provide you with a competitive advantage through defining their technology objectives, assessing solution options, and devising architectural solutions that help them achieve both strategic goals and meet operational requirements. We help build software and design data platforms, manage large volumes of client data, develop compliance procedures for data management, and continually researching new technologies to drive innovation and sustainable change.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst with strong Workday expertise to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a blend of business analysis skills and technical proficiency, particularly in Workday integration technologies and cloud SaaS architecture. This role will focus on gathering requirements, analyzing business needs, and collaborating with technical teams to deliver seamless Workday integrations and system enhancements. The candidate should have a solid understanding of business processes, experience working with stakeholders, and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Experience in agile methodologies, particularly SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), is preferred…

Business Analysis & Requirement Gathering

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for Workday integrations and enhancements.
• Develop Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, and Process Flow Diagrams to guide technical teams.
• Conduct gap analysis to identify areas for Workday optimization and process improvements.

Workday Integration & Technical Analysis

• Work closely with developers and Workday consultants to design, develop, and optimize Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder), Workday connectors, Document Transformation, and BIRT reports.
• Support the implementation and management of Workday API integrations (SOAP and REST), including third-party system connectivity (e.g., payroll).
• Conduct data mapping, validation, and transformation to support business needs and ensure seamless integration.
• Analyze Workday security, business processes, and reporting configurations, ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Stakeholder Communication & Agile Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between business users and technical teams, ensuring that Workday solutions align with business objectives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize Workday enhancements in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test case preparation, execution, and validation.
• Assist in Workday change management, ensuring smooth adoption of new features and updates.

Data Governance & System Optimization

• Ensure Workday integrations adhere to security, privacy, and compliance regulations.
• Conduct technical data analysis and troubleshooting for middleware and integration issues.
• Stay updated on Workday’s evolving integration capabilities, including Report as a Service (RaaS), Workday HCM, Talent Management, Recruiting, and Security configurations.

Mandatory skill sets:

• 2-4 years of experience in a Technical Business Analyst or Workday Analyst role.
• Hands-on experience with Workday integration technologies (Workday Studio, EIB, Workday Connectors, SOAP & REST APIs, and BIRT reports).
• Strong understanding of Workday modules (HCM, Talent Management, Recruiting, Security).
• Experience in technical data analysis, middleware troubleshooting, and system integrations.
• Proficiency in cloud SaaS architecture, integration patterns, and business process optimization.
• Strong ability to document requirements, create process flows, and write user stories.
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred skill sets:

• Workday Integration Pro certifications.
• Experience with Workday Extend for custom application development.
• Knowledge of Azure, .NET frameworks, Java, or Python for integration development.
• Experience in HRIS systems, payroll, and data governance best practices.

Years of experience required:

5+ years.

Education qualification:

B.E. / B.Tech / MCA/ M.E/ M.TECH/ MBA/ PGDM. All qualifications should be in regular full-time mode with no extension of course duration due to backlogs.