SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST | IMMEDIATE START Your new company Hays is partnering with a leading Western Australian university to recruit an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support a major Rostering & Scheduling (R&S) transformation program. This contract role will play a critical part in shaping new business processes and defining integration requirements across HR and payroll systems. Your new role Reporting to the Program Manager, you will work closely with Change Consultants, HR/Payroll SMEs, technology teams, architects, and vendor partners to ensure the successful implementation of a new SaaS-based rostering, scheduling, and timesheeting solution. Key responsibilities Lead high-level business analysis for the Rostering & Scheduling project. Define business and system integration requirements between the new R&S solution, Ascender Payroll, and Ascender Master Data. Facilitate business process design and re-engineering workshops in collaboration with Change Consultants Conduct stakeholder consultation across HR, Payroll, IT, vendors, and business units Produce clear and scalable BA artefacts including process maps, requirements specifications, and traceability documentation Support testing activities, including UAT planning and execution Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders within a complex university environment. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst on large HR or workforce programs. Strong background in Rostering & Scheduling, workforce management, or HR systems Demonstrated capability in business process re-engineering Experience defining integration requirements, ideally across HR/Payroll platforms Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders Experience supporting testing and implementation activities University or large, complex organisational experience is highly regarded. What you'll get in return Major university transformation program - work on enterprise-wide HR and workforce initiatives with long-term strategic impact High-engagement stakeholder environment - exposure to senior HR, payroll, IT, architects, vendors, and change leaders Day-rate contract roles - attractive contracting opportunity through to the end of the year Well-governed program with strong leadership and defined delivery roadmap What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Lovlin.Rashmi@Hays.com.au, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2994907