Job Title: Business Systems Analyst HCM / WFM / Payroll Location: Cork, Ireland (Hybrid 2 days per week in office; some travel to Cork required) Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months Job Summary: Join Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a Business Systems Analyst HCM / WFM / Payroll and leverage your expertise in HR, Payroll, and Workforce Management systems to deliver transformative solutions for a global client. You'll bridge the gap between HR and IT, working with Workday and related platforms to optimize HR processes, improve data integrity, and drive business value through technology. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT to translate business needs into functional system solutions. Lead requirements gathering, documentation, and analysis for Workday and related HR/payroll systems. Partner with HR, Payroll, and WFM process owners to identify automation and process improvement opportunities. Collaborate with external systems integrators and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business requirements. Manage system changes using established change management processes to ensure quality and compliance. Develop and maintain detailed process maps, system documentation, and data flow diagrams. Support ongoing releases and enhancements, including regression testing and stakeholder communication. Collaborate with technical teams on integrations between Workday, ADP, WFM, and other enterprise applications. Skills, Experience, and Abilities Required: Essential: Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field. 8 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or HRIS Analyst in a global or complex organization. Proven hands-on experience with Workday HCM modules and integrations. Strong understanding of Payroll systems (e.g., ADP, SAP Payroll, Workday Payroll, or regional payroll providers). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data and process requirements into actionable solutions. Strong documentation skills, including process flows, functional specs, and test cases. Solid understanding of HR data models, compliance (GDPR), and security principles. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Workday certification in one or more modules (e.g., HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Integrations). Experience with data migration, reporting (Workday Report Writer, Prism Analytics), or integration tools (e.g., Studio, EIB). Exposure to large-scale HR transformation or system implementation projects. Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies