Senior Functional Business Analyst - HCM

Senior Business Analyst - Functional
Workday
Location:
Sydney, Australia
Contract Duration: Until June 2026
Day Rate: $900 p/day inclusive of Super (or + GST) 

Preacta are proud to be seeking a Senior Functional Business Analyst to join a leading FS business for a critical Workday HCM implementation.
This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather, document, and translate business requirements for the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) module. The role is a day-rate contract running through to June 2026, based in Sydney.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Document detailed functional requirements for the Workday HCM implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational needs.
  • Collaborate with HR, IT, and other business units to understand and document system requirements, workflows, and integration needs.
  • Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and system design requirements specific to Workday HCM.
  • Work with technical teams to ensure accurate translation of business requirements into Workday HCM system configurations and customisations.
  • Support project planning and scheduling with detailed documentation, ensuring a structured approach to the Workday HCM rollout.
  • Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and assist in the creation of end-user documentation and training materials to facilitate a smooth implementation.
  • Conduct gap analyses, assess feasibility, and document findings to validate proposed solutions within the Workday HCM framework.
  • Facilitate workshops and meetings to capture and align requirements, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure clear communication.
Key Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with prior experience in Workday HCM implementation highly desirable.
  • Previous experience working with any other HCM system will be regarded eg; SuccessFactors, Oracle
  • Strong capability in producing detailed, high-quality documentation critical for HCM project delivery and knowledge transfer.
  • Proven experience with requirements gathering and process mapping within HR systems or HCM software.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project environments.
  • Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques, with a strong focus on documentation, requirements management, and process mapping.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across business and technical teams.
Why Join Us:
  • Long-term contract role with a competitive day rate until June 2026.
  • Be a key contributor to a mission critical Workday HCM project in a leading financial services business.
  • Engage in meaningful, high-impact work with opportunities for professional growth.
If you're interested in hearing more, please reach out to Dan Packham at dan@preacta.com for more information 
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