Business Analyst, HRIS

Blue Bird Careers•Macon, GA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Analyst, HRIS acts as the primary conduit between Human Resources stakeholders and IT to enhance system capabilities and business workflows. The role documents business requirements, identifies operational inefficiencies, and executes technical configurations within the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) ecosystem. It maintains data integrity through testing, standard and ad-hoc report development, and proactive problem-solving. The analyst serves as a functional and technical point of contact across HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Training, ensuring system updates align with business objectives. The position gathers requirements from HR users, translates needs into functional specifications and process maps, evaluates and improves HR, Payroll, and Training workflows, and coordinates testing of HRMS upgrades, patches, and integrations. It also develops queries, dashboards, and data audits; supports users through troubleshooting, procedures, and training; and assists with HRIS projects and vendor coordination. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience using enterprise HR suites. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and authorized to work in the United States. The work takes place in office and production environments, with occasional extended periods of standing or sitting, required PPE when applicable, frequent communication throughout the day, and frequent weeks of 40 or more hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, HR Management, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience utilizing enterprise HR suites.
Strong expertise in business requirements analysis, data modeling, and business process mapping.
Solid understanding of enterprise HRMS infrastructure, multi-system integration protocols, and data structures.
High proficiency with spreadsheet analysis and standard reporting tools, such as advanced Excel and Power BI.
Ability to analyze complex workflows, isolate data or logic errors, and formulate valid conclusions.
Ability to explain technical concepts in business-friendly language to diverse stakeholders.
Adherence to data privacy regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet project deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and authorized to work in the United States; proof of employment eligibility is required at hire.
Wear appropriate PPE when and where required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG Pro/UltiPro is highly preferred.
Professional HR or Business Analyst certification, such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or CBAP.
Experience with core payroll, HRMS, and time-and-attendance system configurations.
Strong project management skills and exposure to difficult or complex projects.
Ability to anticipate customer needs, provide guidance, influence stakeholders, and handle sensitive matters with strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

Interview HR users to identify operational problems and capture business requirements.
Translate user needs into functional specifications and process maps.
Evaluate current HR, Payroll, and Training workflows and recommend and implement configuration changes.
Coordinate testing for HRMS upgrades, application patches, and new integrations; document scripts, assess unexpected behavior, and track resolutions.
Design, write, and maintain queries and dashboards for compliance and corporate metrics.
Conduct routine data audits to maintain database integrity.
Resolve day-to-day functional errors, data discrepancies, and workflow issues for internal customers.
Create user-friendly standard operating procedures and conduct system training.
Maintain project documentation, monitor timelines, and coordinate configurations with third-party application vendors for HRIS initiatives.