Workday HR Systems POD Lead

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 107,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) seeks an experienced business analyst to evaluate requests, define requirements, and chart feasible solutions. You will help shape functional vision and collaborate with end users and IT teams to extend system capabilities.

This remote role requires strong analytical and communication skills, an ability to manage multiple priorities, and hands-on experience with Workday configuration and Agile processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience required.
• Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts structured requirements walkthroughs with business and project teams, prioritizing work for iterations.
• Creates business process and technical diagrams for shared understanding.
• Configures some business processes changes and leads testing design across teams.
• Oversees technical work, translates customer impact to the business; conducts grooming sessions.
• Evaluates new or enhanced solutions, communicates issues, and recommends fixes.
• Creates backlog items and collaborates with developers for mutual understanding.
• Assists in evaluating requests, researches options.
• Partners with Leads and Analytics to measure and track technical solutions.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Agile / iterative

SQL

Workday configuration

Azure DevOps

Communication skills

Problem solving

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS degree

MA/MS preferred

Tools

Workday Configuration

Azure DevOps

SQL

Job description

You desire impactful work.

You’re

RGA readyRGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its

World’s Most Admired Companies , we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview

Leads evaluation of business requests to determine requirements, feasibility, and recommend business solutions. Contributes to functional vision and strategic direction. Identifies potential efficiency gains in team process/procedures including leveraging innovation where feasible. Fosters mutually beneficial working relationships for business and IT by working closely with end users and application development team. Uses their deep business and technical knowledge to contribute to system capabilities

This role is remote, candidates must be located in the USA

What you will do

• Conducts structured walkthroughs of requirements with business and project team members prioritizing work within an iteration and targeted release for their functional area.Document the clients’ business needs in the form of user stories.
• Creates business process and technical diagrams for shared understanding.
• Configure some business process changes and lead testing design across business and IT teams.
• Oversee the technical work from other team members and translate customer impact to the businessConduct grooming sessions with full team (users, developers dba’s, needed IT partners, etc.); Facilitate technical grooming session with development team to document technical support stories.
• Evaluates new or enhanced solutions to determine potential issues and communicates how problems may affect business and recommends solutions.
• Create defect and enhancement items to be added to the backlog, collaborate with software engineer for mutual understanding.
• Assists in evaluation of business requests to determine feasibility, researches and identifies options.
• Partner with Functional Leads and the Analytics team to ensure technical solutions can be measured and tracked.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience requiredMaster’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred8+ Years IT-related experience, such as Business Analysis, Data Analysis, etc. requiredExperience in
• Workday Configuration requiredRequirements management tool experience (Azure DevOps or others) preferredLead an Agile/Iterative project team in the role of business analyst. requiredKnowledge of programming languages, project management, and application or systems development methodologies requiredMaintains a working competency of technology stack associated with project solutions. requiredAdvanced oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge. Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines. requiredAdvanced investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced data analysis skill. Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions. requiredAdvanced ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously. Advanced ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. requiredAdvanced skills in customer relationship management and change management. Advanced negotiating and persuasion skills. requiredAbility to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability. Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions. requiredAbility to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects. Advanced interpersonal skills. requiredBasic SQL query writing skills and other technical acumen requiredWorkday Pro certification preferred

What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
• We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.Compensation Range:$107,060.00 - $159,390.00 Annual Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.