Business Analyst (HR & Payroll)

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
Due to the volume of agency financial and administrative systems that need to be migrated to agency standard platforms, upgrade and streamline upgrade aged components, and modernization efforts, additional staff is needed to support these efforts and system implementation. The team will work to align business needs with current and future state to ensure systems are set up and supported following industry best practices to ensure strategic initiatives and compliance with federal and state regulatory laws and ensure business continuity This position will be a part of the team responsible for supporting these efforts and transition to
operational support. Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks as needed

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Technical Business Analyst plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing the Human Resources systems, with a primary focus on the SCEIS SAP ECC platform along with other agency systems. This position bridges the gap between business needs and technical solutions by analyzing HR processes, identifying areas for improvement, and leveraging SAP functionalities to optimize workflows and data integrity.
The analyst collaborates closely with HR, IT, and Finance departments to ensure system capabilities align with organizational goals. Responsibilities include system analysis, testing, documentation, training, reporting, and project coordination. The role also supports system upgrades, ensures compliance with IT security standards, and contributes to the full software development lifecycle.
With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement, this position is essential to maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of HR operations across the enterprise.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
1. 5+ Years of Experience with analyzing, documenting, and improving business and system processes using various tools and methodologies.
2. 5+ Years of Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent HRIS systems.
3. 3+ Years of Experience with State HR/Payroll processes, data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA, FLSA), and regulatory compliance frameworks.
4. 5+ Years of Experience with creating user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation.
5. 3+ Years of Experience with reporting, dashboard creation, and data visualization in SAP or Power BI
6. 5+ Years of Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and collaborative tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
1. EXPERIENCE WITH NIST INDUSTRY STANDARD INFORMATION SECURITY PRACTICES
2. EXPERIENCE WITH IT IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
 Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field of work or 10 years’ equivalent work experience

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
1. EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS