Workday Business Analyst

Company: HirexHire
Location: Elk Grove Village
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ABOUT USHirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people's goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth which need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses. OUR CLIENT Headquarters: Chicago, IL Company Size: 1000 THE ROLEWe are seeking a Workday Business Analyst to support the day-to-day administration, configuration, and ongoing optimization of the Workday platform. In this role, you’ll partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions, ensure data integrity, and support continuous improvement across HR and talent management functions. WHAT YOU WILL DO Manage the day-to-day administration, configuration, and maintenance of the Workday system Configure and support functional areas including HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Management, and Recruiting Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements Translate business needs into Workday configuration specifications and system enhancements Support integrations, data conversions, system testing, and Workday release updates Develop and execute test scripts, coordinate user acceptance testing, and document system issues and enhancements Maintain system documentation, configuration guides, and process workflows Provide ongoing user support, training materials, and job aids to ensure effective system adoption WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field 2–4 years of experience working with Workday as a Business Analyst, super user, or in a similar role Hands-on experience with Workday configuration, reporting, and system testing At least one Workday Pro Certification (HCM Core, Recruiting, or Talent Management) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Experience partnering with HR, Finance, and IT teams in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively A customer-focused mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS YOU Supportive Company Culture Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team Comprehensive Benefits Package (health insurance, retirement savings, generous PTO, and work-life balance) Career Growth and Development

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