Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
As the Business Applications Analyst, you will design, configure and implement Workday functions for the purpose of improving HR processes. You will collaborate with HR subject matter experts on system design decision, user experience, and delivering the solution to best support business needs with the efficient use of Workday Absence/Compensation/Benefits/Security functionalities. In this role, you should be highly analytical and able to understand business needs. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages Workday configuration for one or more one of the following areas:- Absence/Compensation/Benefits/HCM/Security.
Responsible for Workday process enhancements as well as special projects, applying project management, analytical capabilities of a business analyst, and process knowledge of the Workday HCM.
Collaborates with HR subject matter experts, HR business partners and vendors on system design decisions, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design.
Ensures successful implementation of new functionality and processes within project timelines and assists with defining solutions and options for how to best support business requirements with the efficient use of Workday functionalities.
Supports Development team in translating vendor specifications, reviewing integration design and output, and maintaining simple Integration configuration.
Participate in thorough documentation of requirements, conceptual design, and end-to-end processes while maintaining accountability for configuration, unit testing, and defect management.
Conduct and facilitates UAT and augmenting test scenarios to successfully test solutions and implement and monitor operational processes and provide ongoing operational support.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior hands on experience with Workday (preferred HCM, Benefits, Security)
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential data
Strong organizational skills, ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Able to multi-task in a dynamic and demanding environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within a team, and with client groups, includes speaking, reading, and writing English
PREFERRED:
Prior project management experience
Strong user of Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
Writing reports, calculated fields, within Workday or similar application.
Excellent analytic skills with demonstrated understanding of the concepts and issues unique to the operational of HR functions and processes.
