Sr. Business Analyst, HR Technology

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 218,700; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to shape HR technology strategy and optimize Workday HCM globally.

You will translate complex HR needs into scalable Workday solutions, partner with HR and IT across functions, and lead initiatives from requirements to deployment while promoting process improvements and user adoption. You will collaborate on configuring Workday, manage security, and drive analytics-enabled HR insights, ensuring compliant, scalable HR technology programs for employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, CS, HR, or related field.
• Experience as a Business Analyst/HRIS Analyst with Workday HCM Core.
• Hands-on Workday HCM configuration (BPF, security, core modules).
• Knowledge of Compensation, Performance & Development, Succession, Absence, Benefits.
• Experience building Workday reports & integrations.
• Understanding of HR systems architecture, data analytics, and cloud security.
• Proven track record delivering HR system projects in global environments.
• Leading HR tech projects from requirements to deployment.
• Experience with testing, documentation, and system support.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and cross-functional stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements for Workday and HR technology initiatives.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM Core modules including processes, security, organizations, staffing, job profiles, positions, and advanced compensation.
• Advise stakeholders on Workday best practices while driving process improvements, automation opportunities, and continuous optimization.
• Lead HR system projects from requirements gathering to deployment with cross-functional teams.
• Develop change management plans, training resources, and facilitate user adoption of new HR technologies.

Skills

HRIS expertise

Workday HCM

Business analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Workday

Data analytics

Cloud security

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range: 164,000.00-218,700.00
• Business Function: Program Management

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for peoplewho want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to create meaningful impact in the HR space? At WD, we’re searching for a dynamic and experienced Sr. Business Analyst who thrives at the intersection of HR innovation and technologysolutions. In this pivotal role, you’ll have a direct hand in shaping the future of our global HR servicesby translating complex business needs into powerful technical solutions. You will also take the lead inoptimizing our Workday HCM platformto ensure it delivers both value and impact.

As a strategic partner, you’ll work independently across functions, blending deep technical expertise with sharpHR andbusiness acumen. Your insights and recommendations will enable HR teams to be more effective, efficient, and empowered, making a real difference for our employees worldwide. If you’re ready to take ownership of high-impact projects, champion process improvements, and contribute to a culture of continuous growth, we want to hear from you!

Partner with HR and cross-functional stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, translating business needs into scalable functional designs and technical solutions for Workday and HR technology initiatives.

Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM Core modules, including business processes, condition rules, validations, notifications, approvals, security, organizations, staffing, job profiles, positions, and advanced compensation.

Advise stakeholders on Workday best practices while driving process improvements, automation opportunities, and continuous optimization aligned with compliance standards.

Lead HR system projects from requirements gathering to deployment, working with cross-functional teams for successful delivery.

Develop change management plans, create training resources, and facilitate user adoption of new HR technologies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR, Business Administration, or related field

Relevant experience as a Business Analyst, HRIS Analyst, or similar role supporting and configuring Workday HCM Core.

Hands-on experience configuring Workday HCM, including business process framework, security, and core modules.

Strong understanding of HCM core modules such AdvCompensation,Performance and Development,Succession Planning,Absence Management,Benefits and Journeys.

Extensive experience configuring and optimizing Workday modules, building reports, and managing integrations

Strong understanding of HR systems architecture, integration concepts, data analytics, and cloud security principles.

Proven track record delivering complex HR system projects in matrixed environments

Proven success leading HR technology projects through requirements gathering, process improvement, testing, and cross-functional collaboration in global environments while balancing compliance and regional business needs.

Experience with testing, documentation, and system support.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Additional Information

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is availablehere .

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [emailprotected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will10/30/26, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• Thesalaryrange is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New Yorkor remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses undereither WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or theSales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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