Reason: Increase Capacity
Department: Talent Operations
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Title: Business Analyst 3
Duties: Location notes: Open to a resource in any of the Adobe west coast offices but prefer San Jose. Also open to fully remote candidates in the western states. PST time zone preferred.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly capable Business Analyst to support and optimize Adobe's Talent Acquisition technology ecosystem, with a primary focus on Workday Recruiting. This role goes beyond traditional requirements gathering and testing acting as a strategic partner to Global Talent Acquisition Operations (GTAO) to drive system integrity, scalability, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate combines deep functional expertise in recruiting, basic Workday configuration and strong testing capabilities, and the ability to drive accountability across stakeholders while improving processes and data quality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Requirements & Solution Design
Lead discovery and design sessions to ensure GTAO has cleary defined business needs into clear, actionable requirements
Perform impact analysis across Workday Recruiting and downstream integrations to ensure changes are scalable and do not introduce risk
2. Testing Strategy & Execution
Lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle, including development of test strategy, plans, scenarios, and scripts
Own QA execution and defect management, ensuring timely identification and resolution of issues
Partner wiht GTAO to support and facilitiate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring business requirements are fully validated
3. Workday Configuration & System Optimization
Perform basic configuration within Workday Recruiting, including:
Business processe modifications
Notifications, alerts, and questionnaires
Recommend and implement continuous improvements to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
Skills: Core Skills & Experience Required
Functional & Technical Skills
Strong experience with Workday Recruiting testing required
Basic experience with Workday Recruiting configuration required
Deep understanding of end-to-end recruiting processes and workflows
Experience with QA/UAT methodologies and defect management
Ability to perform system impact analysis across integrations and downstream processes
Analytical & Problem-Solving
Strong ability to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and recommend scalable solutions
High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and system integrity
Comfortable working with complex scenarios and incomplete information
Stakeholder & Influence Skills
Proven ability to manage and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong communication skills able to translate technical concepts into clear business language
Ways of Working
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting business needs
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Strong customer orientation balanced with enforcing process and system discipline
Tools & Technology
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
Experience working with HR systems, integrations, and SaaS platforms
Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, documentation, and analysis
What Success Looks Like
High-quality, defect-free releases, delivered on time
Reduced manual rework and data inconsistencies
Clear, scalable solutions that support long-term TA strategy
Keywords:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Equivalent experience may include:
5 8+ years of hands-on experience in HRIS, HR Technology, or Business Systems Analysis roles
Direct experience working with Workday Recruiting, including configuration, testing, and support
Demonstrated ability to:
Translate business requirements into system solutions
Lead UAT/QA testing and manage defects
Support system implementations or enhancements
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.