Business Analyst

Description We are looking for a Business Analyst to support a global Workday HCM initiative for an organization operating across multiple subsidiaries. This Long-term Contract position is based in San Antonio, Texas, and will focus on strengthening payroll, benefits, and workforce process consistency through detailed analysis and stakeholder collaboration. The role will work closely with business teams and project partners to convert operational needs into clear, actionable requirements that support enterprise-wide alignment and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements across HR, payroll, benefits, and related workforce processes spanning multiple entities.
• Evaluate existing scheduling models, pay structures, and leave programs to identify opportunities for simplification and standardization.
• Convert business priorities into well-defined requirements that can be used by Workday teams for configuration and solution design.
• Partner with stakeholders across departments and regions to align process decisions and promote consistent operating practices.
• Support payroll and benefits testing activities by validating outcomes, tracking issues, and helping resolve gaps before deployment.
• Coordinate with the systems integrator and internal project teams to monitor progress, maintain documentation, and support delivery milestones using tools such as Smartsheet and Jira.
• Perform gap analysis on current and future-state processes to improve operational efficiency and compliance across subsidiaries.
• Contribute to global process alignment efforts by helping harmonize payroll cycles, work schedules, and policy-driven HR practices. Requirements
• At least 5 years of experience in business analysis within HR, HCM, or enterprise process environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting Workday HCM implementations or enhancement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits operations, including process dependencies and testing considerations.
• Experience working in global, multi-entity, or highly matrixed organizations.
• Ability to lead requirements discussions, document business needs clearly, and translate findings into actionable deliverables.
• Proficiency with analysis and project tracking tools such as Smartsheet and Jira.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum delivery environments and structured gap analysis methods.

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