Workday HCM Business Analyst

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together! We are seeking a proactive and experienced Workday HCM Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for supporting our ongoing HCM initiatives and enhancements. The role requires 5 – 7 years of hand-on experience supporting Workday HCM. As a self-starter, you will be responsible for both the daily support and the strategic improvement of our Workday platform, acting as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to drive successful outcomes. Your Impact As a Workday HCM Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our HR systems and processes. Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of HCM initiatives, improve user experience, and ensure our Workday platform evolves to meet business needs. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by transforming business requirements into effective system solutions. Key Responsibilities Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday modules, including Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Learning, Time Tracking, and Absence Management. Support and maintain compliance activities by ensuring HR data, system configurations, and business processes align with internal controls and regulatory requirements. Partner with HR stakeholders’ team to provide data and requirements for Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics, while improving data integrity and governance. Configure, test, and deploy Workday solutions, ensuring they meet business needs. Proactively engage with the Workday community and other resources to research and diagnose issues, identify resolutions, and recommend best practices. Manage and support Workday release cycles, including analyzing new features and assessing their impact and potential benefits. Administer and maintain Workday security, including security group updates, access controls for various employee populations, and user notification configurations. Develop and maintain system documentation, user guides, and training materials. Your Qualifications 5-7 years of experience as a Workday HCM Business Analyst or in a similar role. Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Workday Core HCM, with specific expertise in Time Tracking, Absence, and Leave. Proven ability to act as a self-starter, working independently to manage tasks and projects from conception to completion. Experience in a support team environment, with the ability to handle escalations effectively. Proven ability to manage complex issues independently while collaborating effectively across teams. Strong experience in reporting, troubleshooting, and supporting production operations in Workday. Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform accurate validation under tight deadlines Desired Skills and Attributes Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectivel