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Motion Recruitment

Business System Analyst - HR, Workday, Payroll and benefits

Hybrid

Houston, United states

Senior

Freelance

20-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Data Visualization Workday Stakeholder Management Prioritization Agile

Job Specifications

HYBRID ROLES IN HOUSTON, TX - IT BUSINESS ANALYST WITH HR, WORKDAY, US PAYROLL, BENEFITS INTEGRATION EXPERIENCE

Hello

We are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support HR systems initiatives with a focus on Workday, US Payroll, and Benefits Integration.

In this role, you will partner closely with stakeholders to capture business needs, define functional and non-functional requirements, and drive solution design that aligns with organizational goals. You'll act as a trusted advisor, translating complex technology concepts into clear business outcomes while ensuring compliance, usability, and long-term value.

Hybrid Roles in Houston, TX 77002

Duration: 12+ months with longer term extensions

Pay rate: Open on W2

If interested, please email your resume to grace.johnson@motionrecruitment.com

Please Note: Client is not open to C2C, H1B, TN Visa, 1099, F1 - CPT & OPT at this time.

Qualifications

10+ years of professional experience with at least 8 years as a Business Analyst.

Proven expertise in HR processes and US Payroll.

Experience with Workday and Benefits Integration.

Experience with Agile and hybrid project delivery methods.

Experience in data/process analysis, systems engineering concepts, and data visualization.

Demonstrated ability to align business requirements with system capabilities.

Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Strong leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.

CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA certification highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Capture and document business problems, value drivers, and requirements, considering health, safety, security, usability, and data needs.

Translate business requirements into system functionality, evaluating feasibility, risks, and business impact.

Assess and model processes, data flows, and system capabilities; identify areas for improvement.

Develop clear, traceable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with developers, designers, and software vendors to ensure business needs are met.

Configure and document software and processes using established tools and standards.

Define acceptance criteria and coordinate testing to validate solutions.

Build and present business cases to support solution prioritization and funding decisions.

Lead stakeholder engagement sessions, balancing competing priorities and building consensus.

About the Company

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software... Know more