Senior Workday Business Analyst (IT)

The Senior Workday Business Analyst (IT) role at Raymond James in the United States drives HR, Payroll and Advisor Compensation technology solutions within Workday. You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams, translating needs into functional configurations and integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HR, Payroll and Compensation leaders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Translate requirements into detailed Workday functional specifications, configuration recommendations and integration designs.
• Lead design workshops, solution demos and UAT planning to ensure alignment and quality delivery.
• Maintain documentation of business processes, system configurations, test scripts and change management artifacts.
• Collaborate with Workday developers, integration engineers and project managers to deliver timely, compliant solutions.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise during system upgrades, releases and post‑implementation support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Workday Business Analyst, preferably in HR, Payroll or Compensation modules.
• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM, Payroll, and Advisor Compensation configuration and integration patterns.
• Proven ability to elicit requirements, create functional designs and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a talent for simplifying complex technical concepts.
• Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, and security configuration is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $116,200.85 annually.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and Workday certification support.
• Collaborative, technology‑driven environment within a leading financial services firm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Workday Business Analyst do at Raymond James?

You act as the liaison between business stakeholders and IT, gathering requirements and designing Workday HR, Payroll and Compensation solutions.

What experience is required for this role?

At least 5 years as a Workday Business Analyst, with strong knowledge of HCM, Payroll or Advisor Compensation modules and the ability to translate business needs into functional designs.

What is the salary for this position?

The role offers a fixed annual salary of $116,200.85.