Business Systems Analyst – HR

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. Translate complex HR business needs into scalable technical solutions across the Workday ecosystem .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday configuration, particularly in Core HCM and secondary modules such as Recruiting and Compensation, while effectively translating HR business needs into scalable technical solutions. Proficient in designing and maintaining business processes, conducting user acceptance testing, and collaborating with HR stakeholders.

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Workday Configuration ExperienceCore HCM ExpertiseBusiness Process Framework ArchitectureUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Agile Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Workday ConfigurationCore HCMRecruitingCompensationTalent & PerformanceBusiness Process FrameworkCalculated FieldsTest Strategy DefinitionScenario-Based Test ScriptsFunctional Setup Translation

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

HR Business NeedsOperational GapsFunctional EnhancementsConfiguration ChangesUser StoriesValidation RulesCondition RulesCustom NotificationsRelease ReadinessFunctional Tickets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate complex HR business needs into scalable technical solutions across the Workday ecosystem
Partner with HR business partners, squad peers, and senior analysts to assess operational gaps
Design functional enhancements and execute configuration changes across Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, and Core HCM
Lead functional discovery sessions with HR process owners to capture user stories and requirements
Translate business challenges into technical specifications and scalable Workday solutions
Design, configure, and maintain business processes, validation rules, condition rules, and custom notifications
Evaluate tenant configuration across HR streams to eliminate operational friction and improve process flow
Drive biannual release readiness through test scenarios, user acceptance testing, and regression testing for Workday R1 and R2 updates
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex functional tickets across Workday modules
Identify root causes and configure durable fixes in sprint delivery cycles

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of hands-on functional Workday configuration experience in a multi-module environment
Demonstrated track record configuring and supporting Core HCM alongside at least two secondary functional modules, such as Recruiting, Compensation, or Talent & Performance
Deep expertise in Business Process (BP) framework architecture, condition rules, validation rules, and custom notifications
Strong ability to translate complex HR policies into actionable, hands-on Workday functional setups
Proficiency utilizing calculated fields to drive functional business logic and conditional routing
Extensive experience defining test strategy, writing scenario-based test scripts, and coordinating end-to-end UAT across cross-functional HR teams
Strong analytical mindset
Proven experience operating within an agile team structure
Experience collaborating with diverse HR stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
An amazing employee discount
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance