Job Description Summary
The Senior Workday Business Analyst (Sr. Workday BA) is part of the HR, Payroll, and Advisor Compensation Technology team within IT. This role serves as a primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams, ensuring clear, consistent communication and translation of business needs into well-defined Workday functional solutions.The Sr. Workday BA is responsible for analyzing requirements, defining recommended Workday configuration and integrations, and documenting functional designs and business processes, while partnering with configuration and technical teams who execute production changes. Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical to success in this role.
Job Description
Hybrid Work Model: This position follows our hybrid work model. The selected candidate is expected to be in the office a minimum of 50% per month at one of the following locations: St. Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN; Southfield, MI;
Responsibilities
Act as the central communication point between HR/Payroll business partners and IT teams.
Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements.
Define and recommend Workday functional designs across business processes, reporting, integrations, analytics, and security (no direct production configuration).
Create and maintain clear documentation, including:
Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
Functional design specifications
Process flows, diagrams, and current/future-state models
Translate complex business needs into actionable functional guidance for technical and configuration teams.
Analyze current-state processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements aligned to Workday best practices.
Support data analysis and troubleshooting related to production issues and enhancements.
Partner with testing teams to define test scenarios, develop test scripts, and support system and integration testing.
Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and functional readiness activities.
Work closely with Project Managers and developers on estimates, timelines, and delivery status.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Strong experience with Workday HCM; integration experience and Workday Studio are a plus.
Advanced skills in business analysis, requirements gathering, and functional design.
Proven ability to create process diagrams and clear, structured documentation.
3–5 years of Business or Technical Analyst experience.
3+ years of Workday HCM experience, preferably across multiple modules (e.g., Core HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Benefits).
Enterprise and/or financial services experience preferred.
Global Workday experience a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior business and IT stakeholders.
Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile/Waterfall delivery models.
Ability to analyze complex processes, synthesize information, and make sound recommendations.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
Licenses / Certifications
Workday Pro Certifications preferred
Education
Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Required)Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 yearsCertifications
Travel
Less than 25%Workstyle
HybridThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
#LI-SA1Skills Required
- 3+ years of Workday HCM experience
- 3 - 5 years of Business or Technical Analyst experience
- Strong experience with Workday HCM
- Advanced skills in business analysis and requirements gathering
- Ability to create process diagrams and clear documentation
What We Do
Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF). Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,400 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.18 trillion (as of 9/30/2021). Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.
