Sr. Business Analyst, HR Technology

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. We are a company of problem solvers who achieve extraordinary things with the right technology. For decades, our technologies have helped put a man on the moon and capture the first‑ever picture of a black‑hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, ™ brands.

We partner with some of the largest and highest‑growth organizations in the world, powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, and meeting the massive data storage needs of the AI era. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Join our WD HR team as a Sr. Business Analyst, HR Technology. You will translate complex business needs into powerful technical solutions and optimize our Workday HCM platform to drive excellence across the organization. You will work independently across functions, blending deep technical expertise with sharp business acumen to empower HR teams worldwide. If you’re ready to own high‑impact projects, champion process improvements, and contribute to continuous growth, we want to hear from you.

• Collaborate with HR to gather business needs and translate them into functional specs for Workday and HR tech projects.
• Manage Workday business process configuration, condition rules, validations, notifications, and approvals.
• Configure and maintain Workday HCM Core modules (Worker, Organizations, Staffing, Job Profiles, Positions, Business Process Framework, Advanced Compensation, and Security).
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from HR and functional partners.
• Translate business needs into functional design specifications and system solutions.
• Advise stakeholders on Workday best practices and process improvements.
• 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.
• Drive process improvement and innovation through analysis, automation opportunities, and adherence to compliance standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Relevant experience as Business Analyst, HRIS Analyst, or similar supporting Workday HCM Core.
• Hands‑on experience with Workday configuration and business process framework.
• Strong understanding of HCM core modules such as Advanced Compensation, Performance and Development, Succession Planning, Absence Management, Benefits, and Journeys.
• Extensive experience configuring and optimizing Workday modules, building reports, and managing integrations.
• Strong background in HR systems architecture, API integrations, data analytics, and cloud security.
• Proven track record delivering complex HR system projects in matrixed environments.
• Proven leadership in project management, requirements gathering, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration with a focus on global compliance and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience with testing, documentation, and system support.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Hybrid (3 days onsite/week) in San Jose, CA (Remote in select US locations considered for exceptional candidates).
• Flexible hours for global collaboration.

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