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Job Title: Business Analyst (HCM)
Contract Type: B2B – 12 months + extension
Location: Cork, Ireland (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
* Candidates based anywhere in Ireland, the UK, or Europe are welcome to apply. Travel expenses will be covered for those based outside Cork, provided you can be onsite in Cork two days per week.
Start Date: ASAP
Project Overview
We are looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst with strong expertise in Human Capital Management (HCM) systems — particularly Workday, along with Payroll and Workforce Management (WFM) solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between HR, IT, and Finance, leveraging technology to enhance business processes, ensure data integrity, and drive continuous improvement across the HR systems landscape.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT to translate business requirements into functional and technical system solutions.
* Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation for Workday and related HR/payroll systems.
* Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and WFM process owners to identify automation and process optimization opportunities across the employee lifecycle.
* Partner with external vendors, systems integrators, and implementation partners to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with business needs and best practices.
* Manage system enhancements, configurations, and change requests through defined change management and governance processes.
* Develop and maintain process documentation, data flow diagrams, and system process maps to ensure transparency and consistency.
* Support ongoing system releases, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) cycles.
* Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with HR data regulations, including GDPR.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
* 8+ years’ experience as a Business Systems Analyst or HRIS Analyst within a large or global organization.
* Proven hands‑on experience with Workday HCM modules and system integrations.
* Strong understanding of Payroll systems (e.g., ADP, SAP Payroll, Workday Payroll, or other regional payroll platforms).
* Solid knowledge of HR data models, compliance (GDPR), and system security principles.
* Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills — including process flows, functional specifications, and test cases.
* Experience managing system enhancements and testing cycles (regression, UAT).
* Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities across business and technical teams.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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