Workday Business Analyst

Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.

People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry‑leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best.

Attain Partners is seeking a skilled Workday Business Analyst with hands‑on experience configuring and optimizing Time Tracking, Payroll, Absence, and Scheduling modules to support a state government client in sustainment of their recently deployed Workday solution. This role is responsible for gathering business requirements, implementing configuration updates, updating documentation, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring alignment with operational goals. The ideal candidate will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to enhance system efficiency and ensure Workday functionality supports evolving business needs.

This is a hybrid position that requires on‑site work in Providence, RI on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Respond to user submitted tickets to determine if system configuration updates or validation changes are required, or if it is a training issue.
• Perform configuration updates, system testing, and validation of Workday functionality in accordance with change management processes.
• Translate business needs into system requirements and develop functional design documentation.
• Support Workday releases by reviewing upcoming features, identifying relevant changes, and recommending adoption strategies.
• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain configuration documentation and contribute to the Workday knowledge base.
• Support end‑user training and communication efforts for configuration changes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience as a Workday Business Analyst or Functional Consultant.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting Time Tracking, Payroll, Absence, and/or Scheduling modules.
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes and data dependencies across HCM and Payroll, including demonstrated experience configuring and supporting Time Tracking, Payroll, Absence, and/or Scheduling modules.
• Proven ability to manage multiple configuration requests and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Preference for Workday certification in one or more relevant modules (Time Tracking, Payroll, Scheduling or Absence Management).

• Workday Pro Certification in one or more relevant modules (Time Tracking, Payroll, or Absence).
• Experience with Workday Reporting and Calculated Fields.
• Prior consulting experience with higher education, nonprofit, or public sector clients.
• Familiarity with Agile project methodologies and JIRA or similar tools.

Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
• 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
• A healthy environment where we value unique experiences,…