Senior Business Systems Analyst (Workday)

1 Month ago • 5-7 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Business Systems Analyst (HRIS) at Workato, you will collaborate with the internal Business Technology (BT), Payroll, and Human Resources (HR) teams. Your primary responsibilities include implementing, administering, and optimizing the new HRIS platform (Workday, UKG, or Success Factors). You will develop business processes, identify automation opportunities, and ensure seamless integration with the existing technology stack. This role involves US payroll administration and assisting in implementing services for international payroll that integrates with our HRIS solution. You'll be responsible for managing global HR data and supporting payroll operations while quickly responding to changing business needs. This role requires understanding of HRIS concepts, US tax laws, and global payroll compliance.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 5-7 years of business systems experience
  • 2-3 years focusing on HRIS platforms
  • Strong knowledge of US payroll processing
  • Experience implementing international payroll services
  • Understanding of global payroll requirements
  • Experience with HRIS implementations
  • Experience in HR and payroll process improvement
  • Deep understanding of HRIS concepts and applications
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Job Details

About Workato

Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility.

Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.

Why join us?

Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company. 

But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. 

If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!

Also, feel free to check out why:

  • Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”

  • Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world

  • Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America

  • Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers

Responsibilities

We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Business System Analyst (HRIS) to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the internal Business Technology (BT), Payroll and Human Resources (HR) teams to implement, administer, and optimize our new HRIS platform (potentially Workday / UKG / Success Factors). You will be responsible for developing sound business processes, identifying automation opportunities, and ensuring seamless integration with our existing technology stack. Your focus will include both US payroll administration and assisting in implementing services for international payroll that integrate with our HRIS solution. As the core owner of our HRIS technology, you will empower the organization to effectively manage global HR data and support payroll operations while responding quickly to changing business needs.

  • Co-lead and execute the implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of our new HRIS platform, coordinating the flow of critical HR and payroll data across multiple functional areas and applications

  • Configure and maintain US payroll processes within the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy, compliance with federal and state regulations, and timely processing

  • Implement and integrate international payroll services with our HRIS platform, working with third-party vendors and global teams to ensure seamless data flow and compliance with local regulations

  • Establish and document international payroll interfaces, data mapping requirements, and integration points between our HRIS and regional payroll providers

  • Analyze current HR and payroll processes (domestic and international) to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements

  • Build, test, and deploy internal applications, workflows, and integrations that support our strategic global HR and payroll objectives

  • Serve as the primary liaison between HR, global Payroll teams, and Business Technology, translating business requirements into technical specifications

  • Document processes, configurations, and integrations; develop and deliver training on global payroll and HR best practices within the HRIS platform

  • Create comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities for global payroll and HR metrics

  • Maintain and continuously improve our global HR and payroll data ecosystem, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and security standards are met

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Business IT, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related field

  • 5-7 years of business systems experience with at least 2-3 years focused on HRIS platforms (Workday experience strongly preferred)

  • Strong knowledge of US payroll processing, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in an HRIS environment

  • Experience implementing and integrating international payroll services with HRIS platforms

  • Understanding of global payroll requirements and how they integrate with core HRIS functions

  • Experience with full lifecycle HRIS implementations with emphasis on payroll module configuration

  • Demonstrated experience in HR and payroll process improvement and workflow automation across multiple countries

Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics

  • Deep understanding of HRIS concepts and applications, particularly in core HR, payroll, benefits, and talent management functions

  • Knowledge of US tax and labor laws as well as awareness of international payroll compliance considerations

  • Experience working with third-party international payroll providers and implementing integration solutions

  • Ability to translate complex global HR and payroll business requirements into technical specifications

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

  • Strong knowledge of integration concepts, methodologies, and technologies

  • Proficiency in interpreting API documentation of cloud-based applications, basic programming logic, and SQL

  • Experience with global HR/payroll analytics and compliance reporting

  • Project management skills with the ability to manage cross-functional global HRIS initiatives

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Workato empowers enterprises to transform their business operations by orchestrating business processes end-to-end and operationalizing AI across the entire organization. Designed with best-in-class security and governance, scalability, performance, and availability, Workato’s low-code, no-code platform makes it easy for IT and business teams to orchestrate their applications, data, and experiences.


With our democratized approach to enterprise orchestration, business technologists are empowered to fuel their organization’s digital transformation. Workato is trusted by over 20,000 of the world's top brands, including Broadcom, Intuit, and Box.

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