Senior Business Analyst

Davidson; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to contribute to a major digital and enterprise transformation program focused on HR and Payroll systems. This role emphasizes strong system implementation skills, business process improvement, and stakeholder engagement across complex environments.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years' experience with HRIS implementations and possess deep knowledge of platforms like Workday and SAP SuccessFactors. Join us in driving significant changes in the HR landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst.
• Demonstrated experience supporting HR or Payroll system implementations.
• Strong knowledge of HCM/Payroll platforms such as Workday HCM or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Proven stakeholder management experience, including engagement with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and enhancement of HRIS and payroll systems.
• Engage with stakeholders to elicit, define, and document requirements.
• Analyse existing HR and payroll processes for gaps and inefficiencies.
• Develop and support HR and payroll reporting and dashboards.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

System Implementation

Analytical Skills

Tools

Workday HCM

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a major digital and enterprise transformation program focused on HR and Payroll systems. This role will suit someone who has a strong background in system implementation, business process improvement, and stakeholder engagement within complex, regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

System Implementation & Support

• Support implementation and enhancement of HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM)
• Assist with system configuration, testing, and deployment activities
• Ensure solutions meet business and compliance requirements

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Engage with stakeholders to elicit, define, and document functional and non-functional requirements
• Translate business needs into user stories, process maps, and solution requirements
• Support traceability from requirements through to delivery

Process Improvement & Optimisation

• Analyse existing HR and payroll processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and automation opportunities
• Contribute to process redesign and future-state operating models
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and support HR and payroll reporting and dashboards
• Analyse workforce data to provide insights on metrics such as turnover, workforce composition, and time tracking
• Support data quality and consistency across systems

Testing & Compliance Support

• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test case development, and defect managementEnsure payroll and HR processes comply with relevant legislation, policies, and governance standards
• Support audit and compliance activities as required

Stakeholder Engagement & Delivery Support

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business, IT, risk, legal, privacy, and transformation teams
• Support delivery planning, dependency mapping, and risk identification
• Contribute to effective communication between technical and non-technical staff

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst
• Demonstrated experience supporting HR or Payroll system implementations
• Strong knowledge of HCM/Payroll platforms such as Workday HCM, SAP SuccessFactors (EC/ECP), or Oracle HCM
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and processes
• Proven stakeholder management experience, including engagement with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Experience working within large-scale transformation or system integration projects

Highly Regarded

• Experience in government, insurance, health, or disability sectors
• Understanding of data governance, information lifecycle, and retention policies
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed delivery execution
• Formal project or delivery certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or Scrum