Workday ERP Business Analyst

The Panther Group

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$42

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Business Analysis, Business Processes, Certified ScrumMaster, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Functional Testing, Human Resources Processes, Information Technology & Information Systems, Metrics, Operational Improvement, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Product Planning, Product Support, Project Management Software, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Requirements Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Sprint Planning, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standup Meetings, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule

LOCATION

Boston, MA

POSTED

30+ days ago

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Workday ERP Business Analyst for a hybrid opportunity with a leading Boston-based organization.

This role is ideal for a business analyst who combines strong Workday expertise with agile delivery experience and stakeholder management skills. You will serve as a key liaison between IT, Finance, and HR teams, helping drive Workday enhancements, support ERP initiatives, and ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable gathering requirements, facilitating agile ceremonies, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring solutions meet business needs from concept through deployment.
Key Responsibilities Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

Partner with business stakeholders, IT, Finance, and HR teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements
Translate business needs into detailed user stories, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to drive alignment and decision-making
Define business priorities and support product roadmap development

Workday ERP Support & Enhancement

Support Workday HCM and Financials initiatives, enhancements, and operational improvements
Validate Workday configurations against documented business requirements
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure successful implementation and support of Workday solutions
Assist with release planning, system updates, and deployment readiness activities

Agile Project Delivery

Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including:
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Standups
- Sprint Reviews
- Retrospectives
Maintain project backlogs and sprint metrics
Help identify and remove blockers impacting project delivery
Track project status, risks, dependencies, and action items

Testing & Quality Assurance

Develop and execute:
- Test plans
- Test cases
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts
Coordinate testing activities with business stakeholders
Track and resolve defects through completion
Ensure solutions meet documented business and technical requirements

Documentation & Process Improvement

Create and maintain:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Process flows
- Functional specifications
- Configuration documentation
Maintain project documentation using Jira, Confluence, or similar tools
Support continuous improvement initiatives across business and technology teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role within an IT environment
Hands-on experience with Workday HCM, Workday Financials, and/or Workday Integrations
Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into functional solutions
Strong Agile/Scrum experience, including facilitation of sprint ceremonies
Experience creating user stories, acceptance criteria, test cases, and functional documentation
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Workday Pro Certification
Full-cycle Workday implementation experience
Experience supporting ERP implementations or major system upgrades
Familiarity with Workday configuration and integrations
Knowledge of Finance and/or HR business processes
Experience working in complex enterprise environments

Key Skills for Success

Workday HCM
Workday Financials
ERP Systems
Business Analysis
Agile / Scrum
Requirements Gathering
Jira & Confluence
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Stakeholder Management
Process Improvement
Project Coordination

What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented professional who can confidently bridge the gap between business and technical teams. You should be comfortable navigating competing priorities, facilitating productive discussions, and driving projects forward while maintaining a strong focus on quality and delivery.
Pay is $34.97-$42 per hour DOE

About the Company

The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise.

COMPANY SIZE

20 to 49 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1992

WEBSITE

http://thepanthergrp.com

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