Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,800 - Midpoint: $81,700 (Salaried E10)
Department/Organization: 506152 - Compensation
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
Job Summary
The Workday Business Analyst I assists in gathering and documenting business requirements, user stories, and process descriptions for Workday configuration and security activities. Creates and maintains process documentation, workflow diagrams, and meeting notes under the direction of senior team members. Performs data entry, data validation, and basic data analysis tasks in support of Workday application management activities. Supports cross-functional coordination efforts by maintaining shared team resources and documentation repositories. Assists in coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and following up with stakeholders on outstanding deliverables. Works closely with functional teams to ensure accurate and timely provisioning in alignment with institutional access controls.
Additional Department Summary
The Workday Business Analyst I supports the administration, configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Workday platform. This position assists with business analysis, requirements documentation, system support, testing, reporting, and process improvement activities while developing knowledge of Workday functionality, organizational business processes, and business analysis methodologies.
Working under general supervision and guidance, the analyst assists with evaluating business needs, troubleshooting system issues, implementing approved configuration changes, and supporting Workday enhancements. The position follows established governance, security, and change control processes and maintains a strong customer service focus to ensure a positive user experience.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience supporting or working with Workday or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Skills and Knowledge
Workday workstream areas may include: Core HR, Identity Management, Talent & Performance, Learning, Position Management, Compensation, Absence, and/or Time Tracking.
Foundational knowledge of business analysis principles and methodologies. Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to learn complex business processes and technologies. Basic understanding of ERP systems and SaaS applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Understanding of change management and documentation practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional work experience in business analysis, customer support, systems support, human resources, finance, operations, information technology, project coordination, or a related business function.
Experience supporting, using, or working with enterprise applications, ERP systems, SaaS platforms, or other business systems. Experience gathering information, documenting processes, analyzing data, or resolving user issues. Experience working in a higher education, healthcare, government, or large complex organizational environment.
Background Investigation Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
