Role: Business Analyst - Workday
Duration: 6+ Months Contract (W2) 
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Key-skills: Workday Implementation, HR Business Analysis 

Responsibilities:
Workday Implementation & Support

• Serve as a functional analyst for one or more Workday modules, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Performance, Succession, and Help/Today.
• Partner with HR and IT teams to analyze, design, test, and implement new Workday features and enhancements.
• Translate business requirements into functional design documents and system configurations.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), prepare test scripts, and ensure issues are documented and resolved.
• Support system integrations between Workday and other enterprise applications.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Lead requirements gathering workshops and map current vs. future HR processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and automate manual processes within Workday.
• Support data analysis and reporting using Workday’s reporting tools and dashboards.
• Collaborate on change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with HR business owners, IT developers, and external vendors to manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Provide end-user support, create training documentation, and lead knowledge transfer sessions.  

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting HR technology implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM (preferably in implementation or optimization phases).
• Strong understanding of HR processes, including recruiting, onboarding, performance, and learning.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Workday Report Writer, Prism, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in Agile methodologies and iterative project delivery.

Preferred

• Workday certification in one or more modules (HCM, Recruiting, or Talent).
• Experience in utilities or energy industry or similar regulated environments.
• Proven experience with change management and process reengineering.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

Website: www.mavensoft.com