Senior Business Systems Analyst; Workday Specialization

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Post End Date:
January 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group).

The Senior Business Systems Analyst uses systems analysis skills to design, implement, develop, and support complex software solutions, including understanding business requirements, for advancing the administrative systems, alone and integrated with other University systems. With a primary focus on Workday, the Senior Business Systems Analyst will resolve complex problems, providing comprehensive recommendations and solutions that include full data integration with other systems and enterprise information strategy for the University.

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing enhancement of Workday solutions and ensure all projects and systems adhere to Workday best practices, compliance, and organizational policies;
• Support the governance, functional optimization, and continuous improvement of Brock’s enterprise systems, with a primary focus on Workday;
• Manage and implement strategies for securing administrative applications and data through role‑based application security that adhere to data governance directives;
• Design and maintain business systems solutions to meet the needs of the University, integrating with other University systems;
• Provide maintenance support for administrative systems, identify problems, and working with developers as necessary to resolve production problems;
• Integrate third‑party software solutions with existing processes by analyzing and implementing robust data management procedures;
• Design integrated solutions and provide specifications for application development;
• Test and provide quality assurance measures, working with Database Analysts, developers, and other key partners;
• Manage assigned resources and schedules for project implementation and serve as lead analyst/project leader for projects and enhancements of administrative systems;
• Provide input into the architecture of enterprise solutions for the University, including design, planning, implementation, and governance of information systems;
• Work with customers to discuss system problems and propose enhancements and new projects.

• College Diploma or University Degree in Information Technology, or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience coordinating and supporting IT business processes, implementing third party software systems, and integrating complex systems;
• Experience in a Leadership/Manager/Supervisor role and leading IT projects;
• Experience supporting Workday HCM and/or Finance;
• Solid understanding of the University’s systems and information requirements, and business requirements;
• Ability to plan and manage projects using industry standard project management methodology (i.e. PRINCE2, PMP);
• Familiar with programming languages object oriented and database, including but not limited to SQL, , ASP.Net and Java;
• Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Office solutions and proficient understanding of office productivity applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and Project);
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies to the advantage of…