[Remote] Business Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Workday and Enterprise Solutions Team (WEST). This role involves providing advanced support to business units, performing complex data analysis, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals while optimizing Workday and related systems.ResponsibilitiesBuild and sustain strong relationships with business leaders, process owners, and end users in a matrixed environment to ensure alignment between unit needs and system capabilitiesDevelop a deep understanding of business processes, workflows, and challenges across assigned functional areasPerform complex data analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendationsTroubleshoot and resolve reporting issues, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems and outputsProvide strategic guidance on reporting solutions, including selecting and designing tools such as Workday reports, Tableau dashboards, or other platforms to best meet business needsTranslate complex business requirements into clear functional specifications for system configuration and developmentPartner with WEST teams and vendors to design, implement, test, and deploy enhancementsLead change management efforts, including impact assessment, communication strategies, and end-user trainingFacilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business expectationsMonitor business process performance and adoption, proactively identifying and driving opportunities for improvementCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable, campus-wide solutionsPerforms testing, supports end users and follows WEST team standardsMakes recommendations in the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategiesProvides guidance to lower level staff in the design, development, and implementation of data reporting and business intelligence systemsProvides advanced procedural and technical guidance to unit staff regarding technology usage and managementDevelops and assesses opportunities for new unit staff training opportunitiesServes as a subject matter expert to institutional and unit leadership on critical technology issuesProvides direction for the mapping of business processes using advanced process-mapping methodologiesServes as a project lead for lower level IT staff providing guidance on specific project goals, outcomes, and technological componentsDesigns, develops, and implements complex data reporting and business intelligence systemsPerforms complex data analyses and reportingSkillsDemonstrated experience analyzing complex business processes, requirements gathering, and developing business solutionsAbility to perform complex data analysisExperience working with ERP data (e.g., Workday), including understanding data models, relationships, and table structuresDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot reporting issues and ensure data accuracy and integrity across systemsAttention to detail with the ability to synthesize data and information into presentations and materialsStrong communication skills (written and verbal) to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levelsKnowledge of methods to analyze business needs and recommend relevant solutions including policy, process, or system improvements5+ years experience as a Business Analyst with progressively increasing responsibilities, or 3+ years experience supporting Workday as a Business AnalystProven experience leading process improvement projects or initiatives in higher education, government, or other complex organizationsExperience developing or supporting data visualization and reporting solutions (e.g., Workday Reporting, Tableau, or similar tools)Proven ability to recommend and implement reporting strategies or tools to support business decision-makingAdvanced knowledge of business processes and enterprise system implementations (preferably Workday)Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic liaison between technical and business teams, advocating for unit needsStrong project management skills, with the ability to guide initiatives from analysis through implementationExperience mentoring or coaching junior analysts or team membersAbility to engage with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making and drive sustainable, cross-functional solutionsBenefitsGenerous paid time offCompetitively priced health/dental/vision/life insuranceTax-advantaged savings accountsParticipation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fundCompany OverviewUW School of Medicine and Public Health offers graduate programs, health professions programs, and innovative research. It is a sub-organization of University of Wisconsin-Madison. It was founded in 1907, and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.med.wisc.edu.