Workday Core HCM Business Analyst

Position Summary

As a Workday Business Analyst, you will play a vital role in 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Work 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.

Core Skills

HR Information Systems

Business Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Process Modeling

Technical Documentation

Time Management

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Software Testing Principles

Systems Analysis

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Protection/Security

Change Management

Qualifications

• 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.
• Skilled in developing end-to-end process maps, conducting gap analyses, and recommending strategic solutions that drive efficiency. This includes having a track 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.

Salary Range:

$116,350.00 - $191,155.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits

. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com

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Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

About Guardian

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com

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