Contract Business Analyst, People Enablement

International Executive Service Corps; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a mid-level Business Analyst to join on a contract basis, focusing on HR systems and Workday HCM. You will gather requirements, map processes, write BRDs, and support SR/defect resolution across People Enablement.

Your work-through workshops, stakeholder collaboration, and documentation will enable smooth Workday releases and ongoing improvements. This role is onsite in Seattle, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in a Business Analyst or HR Analyst role, with at least 2 years working directly in Workday HCM.
• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements, driving process improvement initiatives, and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong documentation skills with experience producing BRDs, functional specifications, SOPs, and process maps.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and validate business requirements from HR and operational stakeholders across end-to-end HR processes.
• Facilitate workshops and sessions to identify pain points and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop process maps, user stories, and functional specifications for system enhancements.
• Conduct current-state and future-state analysis, gap assessments, and feasibility evaluations.
• Track and manage requirements through delivery with traceability and stakeholder alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships across HR, IT, and leadership teams.
• Produce BRDs, functional specs, use cases, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, RACI matrices, and system documentation.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Workday HCM

BRD writing

Process improvement

UAT testing

Documentation

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

HRIS

LMS

ATS

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation, and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability, and equity crises through:

• Renewables and energy services
• Engineering and design
• Construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are seeking a mid-level Business Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. This role sits at the intersection of business process improvement and HR systems, supporting both analytical and technical workstreams across our People Enablement landscape, including Workday HCM, Learning Management System (LMS), and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The ideal candidate brings strong requirements-gathering and stakeholder engagement skills alongside hands‑on Workday HCM experience, including report writing, project delivery support, and participation in shared support operations.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Elicit, document, and validate business requirements from HR and operational stakeholders across end-to-end HR processes

• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to identify pain points, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement

• Develop process maps, user stories, and functional specifications to support system and workflow enhancements

• Conduct current-state and future-state analysis, including gap assessments and feasibility evaluations

• Track and manage requirements through delivery, ensuring traceability and stakeholder alignment

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical or delivery teams

• Manage competing priorities and conflicting requirements across stakeholder groups, facilitating consensus and driving sign‑off

• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and changes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across HR, People Operations, IT, and leadership teams

Documentation

• Produce high-quality Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), functional specifications, use cases, and user stories with clear acceptance criteri

• Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, RACI matrices, and other supporting documentation

• Maintain system documentation including configuration guides, data dictionaries, and reporting inventories

• Author training materials and job aids to support end‑user adoption of new processes or system changes

Project Support

• Support project delivery across the full lifecycle — from discovery and requirements through testing, go‑live, and hyper‑care

• Write UAT test cases, coordinate testing activities, and track and manage defects to resolution

• Conduct change impact assessments and support readiness planning for process or system changes

• Support semi‑annual Workday release cycles by reviewing release notes, assessing impact, and coordinating testing

People Enablement Administration & Support

• Build and maintain Workday reports (standard, custom, matrix, and composite) to support HR and leadership decision‑making

• Participate in the triage and management of incoming People Enablement support requests via ServiceNow, assessing priority and complexity, routing cases to the appropriate team member or resolver group, and tracking through to resolution

• Troubleshoot Workday and broader People Enablement issues, escalating to implementation partners or vendors as needed

• Maintain People Enablement documentation and support continuous improvement of platform capabilities

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• 3–6 years of experience in a Business Analyst or HR Analyst role, with at least 2 years working directly in Workday HCM

• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements, driving process improvement initiatives, and managing stakeholder relationships

• Strong documentation skills with experience producing BRDs, functional specifications, SOPs, and process maps

• Proficiency in Workday report writing (custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards)

• Solid understanding of Core HR data structures and HCM business processes (hiring, onboarding, job changes, terminations)

• Experience supporting UAT, including test case writing and defect tracking

• Experience working with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow for case and request management

• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences

• Ability to work independently in a contractor capacity and manage priorities with minimal oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Pro certification in HCM or Reporting

• Previous experience working directly in a Learning Management System, Applicant Tracking System

• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies

• Proficiency in Visio for process documentation and workflow mapping

• Prior experience working in an HR function or supporting HR teams in a business-facing capacity

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $40.00- $50.00 per hour; however, pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer‑sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.