HR Services Business Analyst - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE
This position ensures that Human Resources and other business initiatives are fully supported with the appropriate process, tools, and metrics. The analyst accomplishes this by using rigorous process and data analysis, adherence to formal project management and project methodology working with business and IT partners. The HRS Business Analyst is also responsible for ensuring process and system integration across the breadth of HR functional activities and preserving confidentiality of sensitive associate and business data.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
10% Organize current and to be business processes using business and systems expertise, and accepted procedures and methodologies.
20% Document business requirements and work with both IT and business partners on appropriate design decisions.
20% Participate in appropriate steps within the solution development lifecycle to ensure functional requirements are met and meetings are facilitated with functional SMEs, peers, management, and other key stakeholders.
20% Participate in end to end implementation planning to include change management, training and support.
10% Facilitate aspects of individual projects to include work plans, issues resolution, and status reports.
10% Prepare, develop or configure programs and processes typically of moderate to high complexity.
10% Participate in and perform appropriate quality assurance testing

NATURE AND SCOPE
Typically reports to Sr. HR Services Business Analyst or Manager HR Services No direct responsibility for supervising others.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must pass the Background Check.
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 2

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced with formal project management techniques, systems development methodologies, and implementation of systems software (preferably HR, Payroll or Finance)
Knowledgeable of HR & Payroll processes and business practices preferably in either retail or service organization with large employee base and supported by distributed HR Management team(s).
Must be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of challenging tasks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
Project management experience Solid communications and interpersonal skills; ability to develop effective business relationships and build consensus.
Knowledge of HR processes and supporting systems Understanding of application development methodology
Sound business judgment, analytical skills and ability to effectively manage issues and risks
Effective consulting and facilitation skills