The Workday Enterprise Solutions Team (WEST) is responsible for the administration and optimization of Workday and related systems for Finance, Human Resources, and Research Administration across the Universities of Wisconsin System, while focusing on people, processes, and technology. This team will concentrate on continuous improvement and system maintenance, release enhancements, support, and strategic integration of the Workday ERP and related systems to achieve business objectives.
Senior Business Analysts will support one or more teams within the WEST team. This position will concentrate on both the Compensation and Payroll modules on the HR team. Activities may include leading the review, redesign and optimization of complex business processes, creation of complex custom calculations, security policies, reports, and other system functionality, including ancillary and bolt-on IT systems. Senior Business Analysts will be responsible for system maintenance, design, configuration, testing and the successful implementation of Workday releases. They will also evaluate additional features and systems to enhance user experience, compliance, research and analyze data patterns to troubleshoot or highlight areas of improvement, write reports and develop requirements for integrations or other technical solutions. The Senior Business Systems Analyst serves a vital role within WEST.
This position is a full-time, fully remote position.
Key Job Responsibilities:- Provides direction for the mapping of business processes using advanced process-mapping methodologies
- Designs, develops, and implements complex data reporting and business intelligence systems
- Performs complex data analyses and reporting
- Serves as a subject matter expert to institutional and unit leadership on critical technology issues
- Maintains system configuration, performs testing, supports end users and follows WEST team standards.
- Serves as a project lead for lower level IT staff providing guidance on specific project goals, outcomes, and technological components
- Provides guidance to lower level staff in the design, development, and implementation of data reporting and business intelligence systems
- Develops and assesses opportunities for new unit staff training opportunities
- Makes recommendations in the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategies
- Provides advanced procedural and technical guidance to unit staff regarding technology usage and management
Workday and Enterprise Solutions Team (WEST)
Compensation:Well qualified applicants can expect to earn between $104,726 - $126,866, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.
In addition to salary, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Required Qualifications:2+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst
Ability to perform complex data collection and analysis
Attention to detail with the ability to synthesize data and information into presentations and materials
Experience with methods to analyze business needs and recommend relevant solutions including policy, process, or system improvements.
5+ years' experience as a Business Analyst with progressively increasing responsibilities
3+ years experience working with a Workday / cloud ERP system maintenance
Experience working in HR &/or Cross-Functional teams
Experience working in a higher education setting
Experience working with an ERP system implementation
Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or Related Field required
How to Apply:To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. Please upload documents that includes your resume and responses to the prompts below.
Provide specific examples of:
1. How do you envision your experience will contribute to your ability to succeed within this role in the space of the compensation and payroll modules of Workday?
2. Provide us with the philosophy that guides your approach to gathering and utilizing data to inform decisions in the implementation of business process development.
3. Tell us about a time you had to navigate a software solution change that you weren’t readily familiar with in a prior role while managing other competing priorities.
Your responses to the prompts will help us better understand your motivation, interests, and potential success in the role.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Daniel McCusky at [email protected].
References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employee F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.
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Skills Required
- 2+ years' experience as a Business Analyst
- Ability to perform complex data collection and analysis
- Attention to detail with the ability to synthesize data
- Experience with methods to analyze business needs
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