Workday Talent & Recruiting Business Analyst

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Workday Compensation Business Analyst as part of the HR Digital Data & Optimization team.

This role will play a vital role in developing and enhancing Workday solutions to help stakeholders and colleagues achieve their business goals. This individual will work as part of the HR Digital, Data, and Optimization team and will be involved in a range of exciting and innovative HR transformational projects. You will lead at least two or more of Workday’s modules, with Recruiting as primary, and one other Workday module (i.e., Core HCM, Performance, Learning, Payroll, Time & Absence, or Security).

You will

• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT to understand business needs and translate them into system requirements and solutions.

• Lead configuration design sessions to develop/enhance Workday solutions that deliver an exceptional employee experience.

• Assist with ongoing support of various processes, including the performance review process, talent acquisition, job architecture enhancements, Skill Cloud, Career Hub, and semi-annual upgrades.

• Maintain documentation, including process flows and system configurations, adhering to internal governance standards.

• Gather and analyze business requirements to design and implement Workday solutions.

• Analyze existing HR processes, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements or new tools for increased efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Digital Technology and HR Optimization to ensure seamless integration of Workday modules and integrations.

• Develop WD product configuration based on best practices and drive unit testing with IT and business leads.

• Create/Manage the automated testing strategy collaboratively with the Digital Technology QA testing team.

• Partner with User Enablement/HR Communications to develop/update training materials, other delivery tools, and conduct training sessions.

• Demonstrate effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels.

• Conduct impact analysis and obtain alignment from all parties involved.

• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams.

• Champion continuous improvement by collecting feedback from end-users and refining solutions to enhance usability.

• Drive the adoption of digital workflows and self-service HR capability that streamline employee and manager transactions.

• Ensure all HR technology solutions meet organizational policies and legal regulations regarding data security and privacy.

You have

• Demonstrated ability supporting enterprise HR applications with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Workday HCM.

• Strong experience in Workday Core HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Performance, Learning, Payroll, Time & Absence, and Security modules.

• Ability to understand business requirements and follow up by discovering, suggesting, and implementing technical solutions.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information for a non-technical audience. This includes developing documentation processes, use cases and stories to align with business objectives.

• Skilled in developing end-to-end process maps, conducting gap analyses, and recommending strategic solutions that drive efficiency. This includes having a record of driving process improvements and innovation.

• Proficiency in Workday Report Writer is a plus.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and experience using project management software (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow).

• Strong problem solving, critical and analytical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work deliverables.

• Proven ability to gather, document, and translate complex functional and technical requirements into actionable solutions.

Reporting Relationships

As Workday Talent & Recruiting Business Analyst, you will report directly to the Head of HR Digital, Data and Optimization.

Location /Travel

Hybrid role: 3 days in the office, 2 days and can be in Stamford, CT; Bethlehem, PA; Boston, MA or Hudson Yards, NYC.

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.