Business Analyst

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:
Looking for a versatile professional to join the team as a Data Reporting Senior Analyst to partner closely with business leaders within the organization to assist with reporting related matters including designing, implementing, and managing Workday reports and processes that support our business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Develop and execute custom configured reports in Workday, and other systems, and provide data analysis and recommendations, as needed
- Define, document and maintain business processes, requirements, and policies
- Identify opportunities for business process improvements and make recommendations as appropriate
- Provide monthly metrics reports
- Participate in system testing to validate the rollout of new functionality
- Understand Legacy reporting requirements and translate them into Workday reports
- Build reports using Workday's report writing tools
- Provide knowledge transfer sessions to vendor
- Help clients resolve reporting issues requiring in depth expertise in the Workday solution
- Produce ad hoc reports as required, often combining data from multiple sources to achieve desired results
- Support upgrades, enhancements, testing, validation and overall performance of systems; analyze software releases to assess impact of new features.
- Provide technical support and serve as a subject matter expert/provide training to educate system end users on how to navigate and use the system as needed.
- Support HR Operations related initiatives as needed and maintain HR data integrity by proactively conducting audits and analysing data transactions
- Respond to user and compliance requests with accurate and complete data reports
- Develop and manage the project plan, logging and tracking issues, and resolving or escalating issues as appropriate. Identify and proactively manage project risks
- Document new business processes
- Keep management informed of vendor performance issues or potential employee impacts
- Work with minimal oversight on vendor management, analytics, and project management
- Responsible for completing independent projects within defined deadlines
- Maintain log of issues for existing reports and document new report needs
- Meet with customers to gather requirements for new reports and for existing report defects or enhancements
- Ensure proper security and privacy controls are captured in all report functional requirements specifications documents
- Keep service center/ticket system up to date and work tickets daily
- Other projects as assigned

SKILLS:

BASIC SKILLS:

- B.S. degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science or related area
- 5+ years hands-on HRIS experience
- 3+ years of report writing experience with enterprise reporting tools for ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft reporting tools, SQL)
- 1+ years of experience with data warehousing and Business Intelligence software (Cognos, OBIEE, MicroStrategy, SAP Business Warehouse, Informatica, etc.)
- Strong working knowledge of Workday Human Capital Management applications including HCM Fundamentals, HR Business Processes, Report Writer, Studio, Workday EIB's
- Understanding of data modelling concepts with an ability to manipulate data using software tools and SQL
- Extensive knowledge of building reports for HRMS
- Familiarity with big data concepts and analytics tools
- High Proficiency in all Microsoft products, including Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to work independently and work well on internal and external teams
- Must demonstrate flexibility and have experience working with different types of organizations including vendor partners, consultants, providers, clients, etc.
- Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
- Ability to work in diverse, fast paced environment and effectively collaborate across teams
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Solid knowledge of HR systems, structure, functions, and processes
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Project management experience
- Experience with development and delivery of HR metrics/Executive dashboards
- Individual contributor. No supervisory responsibilities

PREFERRED:

- Experience in the following is a plus: data warehouse, contracting, financial analysis, consulting, project management, account management, vendor management
- Previous work experience with Workday
- Experience using a large ERP system; systems implementation or configuration experience will be useful
- Experience implementing Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft or similar ERP applications

COMPETENCIES:

- Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
- Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated
- Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
- Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
- Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality