Business Analyst - Workday Recruiting, Core HCM, Talent

Beacon Mobility•Beacon, IA

6d•Remote

About The Position

This role will focus on the Core HCM, Recruiting, Learning, and Talent modules. As a key member of our HRIS team, you will work cross-functionally with HR, Talent, Learning & Development, and IT stakeholders to gather business requirements, configure system solutions in Workday, and drive enhancements that support our strategic people initiatives.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience with a strong focus on Core HCM, Recruiting, Learning, and Talent.
Proven track record managing stakeholder relationships and delivering system solutions that align with business needs.
Deep understanding of Workday business processes, security, calculated fields, and reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and system behavior.
Experience with Workday release management and change control processes.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to stay current with advancements in artificial intelligence and proactively explore emerging technologies beyond Workday to enhance and innovate recruiting and people strategies.

Responsibilities

Partner with HR and business stakeholders to understand functional needs and translate them into technical Workday configurations.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Core HCM, Recruiting, Learning, and Talent modules.
Own the full lifecycle of Workday-related requests – from intake and requirements gathering to configuration, testing, deployment, and documentation.
Analyze business processes and recommend solutions or improvements leveraging Workday capabilities.
Configure and maintain Workday business processes, security roles, integrations, and custom reports specific to supported modules.
Manage and prioritize a pipeline of requests, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Lead or support system upgrades, enhancement projects, and tenant refreshes.
Collaborate with Workday Support and/or third-party vendors when needed to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
Provide training and support to end users and stakeholders on new functionality and processes.
Ensure data integrity through audits, testing, and governance best practices.