Salesforce Business Systems Analyst

Posted Yesterday
Pleasanton, CA, USA
In-Office
133K-168K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • HR Tech
The Role
Translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements for the Salesforce platform. Perform functional and solution analysis, light design, prioritize and deploy system enhancements, coordinate system testing, and collaborate with stakeholders, developers, architects, and project managers to ensure delivery of business and technical capabilities.
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Your work days are brighter here.


We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.


About the Team

The team acts as a liaison between IT and business functions to analyze complex business problems and provide technical solutions. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements. Interacts with internal and external technical resources, as well as functional Business Analysts and Project Managers. Translates business needs into actionable requirements by gathering enough information to define a solution and drive clarity to make rational decisions. Works with the Business Operations team to functionally architect solutions to meet customer needs using the most appropriate technologies - considering cost, time-to-market, and serviceability.

About the Role


Collaborate with other stakeholder groups, to analyze and translate simple-to-complex business problems and needs into solutions. Ensure technical requirements are understood and documented, and agreements and alignments are made with business and stakeholder partners. Interact with internal and external technical resources, such as, developers, architects, peer business analyst, scrum masters, and project/program managers to ensure the delivery of key business and technical capabilities. Functional and solution analysis and light design for the Salesforce platform, and related technical areas. Shape requirements and ensure alignment with business/technology strategy and planned initiatives. Plan, prioritize, design, develop and deploy new projects & system enhancements. Coordinate and perform system testing to ensure requirements are met. Position may allow for partial telecommuting.

Salary Range: $133,255 - $168,000


About You


Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field, plus five (5) years post baccalaureate progressive experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Five years (60 months) of experience in sales tools such as CPQ;

Five years (60 months) of experience in Salesforce;

Five years (60 months) of experience in Agile methodologies; and

Five years (60 months) of experience in work management tools such as Jira.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement


Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.



Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

Workday uses a hybrid Flex Work Model. Most roles require at least 50% in-person time each quarter in a Workday office or with customers, prospects, or partners, with specific expectations varying by role, team, country, and business needs.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field plus five years post-baccalaureate progressive experience
  • Five years (60 months) of experience in sales tools such as CPQ
  • Five years (60 months) of experience in Salesforce
  • Five years (60 months) of experience in Agile methodologies
  • Five years (60 months) of experience in work management tools such as Jira

Workday Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Workday and has not been reviewed or approved by Workday.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is positioned as broad and well-supported, with multiple medical carrier options, virtual care access, and some locations offering onsite clinic/pharmacy services. Mental health support is described as notably strong, including therapy sessions and confidential support availability for household members.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-related benefits are portrayed as extensive, including paid bonding and caregiver leave alongside fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement. Added support like parenting resources, milk-shipping/lactation assistance during travel, and backup child/elder care is explicitly outlined.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Equity participation and savings-oriented programs are presented as meaningful components of total rewards, including an ESPP discount with a lookback feature. Additional programs like a student-loan pathway to earn the 401(k) match are included as financial-support enhancements.

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The Company
HQ: Pleasanton, CA
14,894 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.

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