Senior Business Analyst - Product

Company Description

At Payday, we’re revolutionizing the payroll process with our 1-Click Payroll Process powered by AI, simplifying and automating payroll for startups and global enterprises alike. Our platform offers intelligent automation features such as AI-driven fraud detection, natural language reporting, and smart virtual assistants to streamline both administrative and employee experiences. With real-time insights, multilingual support, and built-in global compliance, Payday ensures accuracy and regulatory adherence across borders. We handle complex payroll logics, custom pay components, and region-specific rules, allowing businesses to focus on their people.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Business Analyst - Product located in Chennai. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements, developing business processes, and communicating findings to stakeholders. They will work closely with product teams to ensure that the product meets business needs and requirements. Daily tasks include conducting analytical assessments, documenting business processes, and facilitating communication between technical and non-technical teams.

EXP-8+Yrs

Location-Chennai

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR and Payroll stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.

• Understand statutory and regulatory compliance requirements in payroll (India/GCC preferred).

• Create functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.

• Collaborate with technical teams to design and validate HR & payroll solutions.

• Analyze and improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.

• Integrate payroll functions with HR, finance, and IT systems.

• Participate in testing and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Provide training and support to end-users.

• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and standards

Required Skills:

• Good understanding of HR and Payroll processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle, payroll cycles, statutory compliance, etc.)

• Experience with HRMS or Payroll Application (ERP, SaaS, Oracle HCM, SAP, or others).

• Strong analytical and documentation skills (BRD, FRD, process mapping).

• Familiarity with tools like Excel, Word, JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent.

• Ability to communicate clearly with both business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to India or GCC payroll regulations.

• Experience in software product companies or with minimum 1 implementations project.

• Experience in end-end implementation.