Business Analyst (Workday Recruiting)

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Business Analyst (Workday Recruiting)

Location: San Jose, CA (Open for remote (PST preferred))

Duration: 1 Year contract

Type: Part time, 20 hr/week (Flexibility on scheduled days and hours. Will prefer 5 days coverage though)

Pay rate: $50-57.39/hr. On W2

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a highly capable Business Analyst to support and optimize Client's Talent Acquisition technology ecosystem, with a primary focus on Workday Recruiting. This role goes beyond traditional requirements gathering and testing & acting as a strategic partner to Global Talent Acquisition Operations (GTAO) to drive system integrity, scalability, and operational excellence.
• The ideal candidate combines deep functional expertise in recruiting, basic Workday configuration and strong testing capabilities, and the ability to drive accountability across stakeholders while improving processes and data quality.

Core Skills Required:

Functional & Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with Workday Recruiting testing required
• Basic experience with Workday Recruiting configuration required
• Deep understanding of end-to-end recruiting processes and workflows
• Experience with QA/UAT methodologies and defect management
• Ability to perform system impact analysis across integrations and downstream processes

Equivalent experience may include:

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in HRIS, HR Technology, or Business Systems Analysis roles
• Direct experience working with Workday Recruiting, including configuration, testing, and support

Tools & Technology:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Experience working with HR systems, integrations, and SaaS platforms
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, documentation, and analysis

Analytical & Problem-Solving:

• Strong ability to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and recommend scalable solutions
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and system integrity
• Comfortable working with complex scenarios and incomplete information

Stakeholder & Influence Skills:

• Proven ability to manage and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communication skills ;able to translate technical concepts into clear business language

Ways of Working:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting business needs
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Strong customer orientation balanced with enforcing process and system discipline

What Success Looks Like:

• High-quality, defect-free releases, delivered on time
• Reduced manual rework and data inconsistencies
• Clear, scalable solutions that support long-term TA strategy

Demonstrated ability to:

• Translate business requirements into system solutions
• Lead UAT/QA testing and manage defects
• Support system implementations or enhancements
• Experience partnering with HR, Recruiting, or Talent Acquisition teams to improve processes and system

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements & Solution Design:

• Lead discovery and design sessions to ensure GTAO has clearly defined business needs into clear, actionable requirements
• Perform impact analysis across Workday Recruiting and downstream integrations to ensure changes are scalable and do not introduce risk

Testing Strategy & Execution:

• Lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle, including development of test strategy, plans, scenarios, and scripts
• Own QA execution and defect management, ensuring timely identification and resolution of issues
• Partner with GTAO to support and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring business requirements are fully validated

Workday Configuration & System Optimization:

• Perform basic configuration within Workday Recruiting, including:
• Business processes modifications
• Notifications, alerts, and questionnaires
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.