Senior Business Analyst – Payroll Governance
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in Banking and Financial Services to spearhead a critical global migration from SAP to Workday.
In this high-visibility role, you will serve as the \"bridge\" between technical execution and executive vision, ensuring our payroll ecosystem is compliant, efficient, and future-ready.
Responsibilities
System Transformation: Lead the functional design and gap analysis as we transition legacy payroll processes from SAP to Workday, ensuring zero-defect delivery.Stakeholder Diplomacy: Act as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, IT, and Senior Executives. You must be comfortable challenging the status quo and managing expectations at the VP/SVP level.Governance & Compliance: Ensure all payroll processes meet stringent banking regulatory standards and internal audit requirements during the Resolution: Proactively identify technical or process-driven \"chokepoints.\" You will be expected to perform root-cause analysis and propose decisive solutions to keep the project on track.End-to-End Documentation: Create high-quality Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Process Maps, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts specifically tailored for Workday Payroll modules.
What You’ll Bring
Industry Expertise: Proven experience within Banking or Financial Services.Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of Workday Payroll modules and legacy SAP environments.Analytical Rigor: The ability to produce high-quality BRDs, process maps, and UAT scripts tailored to complex payroll workstreams.Leadership Presence: A track record of challenging the status quo and navigating high-stakes stakeholder environments.
Experience
5 years
Skills
Business Analyst, Payroll Governance, Workday, SAP, Migration
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Information Technologyetc)Banking & Finance client experience desirable
education
Bachelor Degree