Human Resources Business Analyst

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- 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 roll out 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:

REQUIRED:

- 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