Business Analyst - Workday HCM Implementation

For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people’s lives, which is why we are one of Australia’s most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a major People & Culture transformation that will shape how employees engage with systems, processes and services across the organisation.

As our Business Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of a large‑scale HCM implementation, working closely with People & Culture, Digital & Technology and business stakeholders to deliver a system that genuinely improves the employee experience from day one.

If you thrive in complex environments, love turning business needs into practical solutions, and want your work to have real, visible impact, this role is for you.

Why this role matters

This project is about more than implementing a new system. It’s about creating a seamless, intuitive and people‑centred experience for employees and leaders across the business.

You’ll help translate People & Culture and compliance requirements into smart system solutions, support strong adoption through change and engagement, and ensure the organisation is set up for success long after go‑live.

What you’ll be doing

Lead high‑quality business analysis across a complex HCM implementation

Gather, analyse and document business and system requirements through workshops and stakeholder engagement

Map current‑state and future‑state People & Culture processes

Translate business needs into clear system requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria

Partner with technical teams and vendors to support solution design

Support key implementation activities including data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and go‑live

Act as a trusted liaison between People & Culture, Digital & Technology and the wider business

Contribute to change, communications and training activities to drive adoption

Help transition the solution smoothly into business‑as‑usual operations.

What you’ll bring

You’re a confident, collaborative Business Analyst who can balance detail with big‑picture thinking

Demonstrated experience in a Business Analyst role

Experience working on HCM or HR system implementations (essential), Workday experience highly regarded

Strong requirements gathering, process mapping and documentation skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment

Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Why you’ll love it here

Be part of a meaningful transformation that will impact employees across the organisation

Work closely with People & Culture leaders and cross‑functional teams

Join a values‑driven organisation that puts people at the centre of everything it does (HCM, case in point)

Enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise is valued

12 month Fixed‑term opportunity with real visibility, ownership and impact.

Team MB Benefits

• Comprehensive wellbeing framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years
• A hybrid flex working model

Salary Continuance & Life Insurance

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

… just to name a few. *T's & C's

Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity.

We offer you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age and family arrangements. We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.

If you’re excited by the chance to deliver a system that truly works for people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a transformation that matters.

Additional Information

• Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.
• Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace