Business Analyst, HRIS

Blue Bird Corporation•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Analyst, HRIS serves as the primary conduit between Human Resources stakeholders and the IT department, enhancing system capabilities and business workflows. The role documents business requirements, identifies operational inefficiencies, and performs technical configurations within the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) ecosystem. It maintains data integrity through testing, report development, and proactive problem-solving, and provides functional and technical support across HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Training to ensure system updates align with business objectives. The position also supports HRIS initiatives through requirements analysis, process improvement, system testing and maintenance, reporting and analytics, user support and training, and coordination with vendors and project teams.

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 PowerBI.
Ability to analyze complex workflows, identify data or logic errors, and formulate valid conclusions.
Ability to communicate complex 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 shifting priorities under pressure.
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.

Nice To Haves

UKG Pro/UltiPro experience is highly preferred.
Professional HR or Business Analyst certifications, such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or CBAP.
Prior experience configuring core payroll, HRMS, and time and attendance systems.
Strong project management skills; exposure to difficult or complex projects is a plus.
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs, provide guidance, influence stakeholders, and handle difficult or sensitive matters.
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
Ability to work collaboratively while balancing individual stakeholder needs with corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Interview HR users to uncover operational problems and capture business requirements; translate user needs into functional specifications and process maps.
Evaluate HR, Payroll, and Training workflows and recommend and implement configuration changes to streamline service delivery.
Coordinate testing for HRMS upgrades, application patches, and new integrations; document test scripts, evaluate unexpected system behaviors, and track resolutions.
Design, write, and maintain queries and dashboards for compliance and corporate metrics, and conduct routine data audits to protect database integrity.
Resolve day-to-day functional errors, data discrepancies, and workflow issues for internal customers.
Develop standard operating procedures and conduct system training.
Support HRIS initiatives by maintaining project documentation, monitoring timelines, and coordinating configurations with third-party application vendors.