Senior Business Analyst leading end-to-end requirements gathering, business process analysis, and documentation to translate complex HR operational needs i

S.i. Systems client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst leading end-to-end requirements gathering, business process analysis, and documentation to translate complex HR operational needs into scalable, optimized solutions within the Workday HCM ecosystem

6 month contract to start. You may work onsite at BCI’s Victoria or Vancouver office, hybrid, or fully remote. If remote, PST hours. Expected working hours will be up to 7 hours a day from 8:30AM to 4:30PM, PST, up to five (5) days per week. It is expected this engagement will be 25-35 hours per week.

Must haves:

• Bachelor's degree or CCBA (Certification of Capability in BA) or CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)
• 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, HRIS Analyst, or similar role
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including HCM Core, Advanced Reporting, and Workday Studio (preferred)
• Solid understanding of HR functions and processes across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, compensation, benefits, payroll, talent management, offboarding)
• Demonstrated expertise in workflow design, business process mapping, and documentation (Visio, Lucid chart, or similar tools)
• Proven ability to facilitate requirements sessions, stakeholder interviews, and cross-functional workshops
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

Nice to haves:

• Workday Pro certification in HCM, Reporting, or Integrations
• Experience working within an HR department or Financial Services organization
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with AI tools - Microsoft Co-Pilot or Anthropic Claude
• Exposure to additional Workday modules such as Recruiting, Learning, Compensation, or Advanced Compensation
• Experience with data migration, security configuration, or EIB development
• Background in change management or end-user training delivery

Responsibilities:

Business Process Design & Documentation

• Analyze, map, and document current-state and future-state HR business processes and workflows
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including process flows, standard operating procedures, and system configuration guides

Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR functional areas, including HR Operations, HR Technology, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management (including Learning & Development), EE&I, and HR Analytics, to understand business needs
• Elicit, analyze, and translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, and design reviews with cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage competing priorities and communicate trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Leverage AI tools to augment requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation activities;