Business Analyst I - Nursing Workforce Planning
About The Position
The Business Analyst I – Nursing partners with Nursing leadership to strengthen workforce operations through data, analytics, and process improvement—ensuring accurate staffing, compliance, and insights that allow nurses to focus on delivering exceptional care. Serve as a non‑clinical partner supporting the Nursing Department through workforce management, payroll analysis, and operational reporting. Manage and maintain workforce management systems (e.g., Symplr or similar) to support accurate scheduling, attendance tracking, and timecard reconciliation. Support payroll‑related processes including approvals, pay adjustments, premium pay validation, and compliance monitoring. Analyze staffing, scheduling, and utilization data to support workforce planning and data‑informed staffing decisions. Leverage analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to enhance reporting, forecasting, and operational insights. Utilize Workday, Strata, and related reporting tools to deliver actionable insights to nursing leadership. Perform data quality checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of staffing and payroll information. Serve as a liaison between Nursing, Human Resources, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve workforce and system issues. Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system optimization, and continuous improvement efforts across nursing operations.
Requirements
- Experience in business analysis, workforce management, healthcare operations, or a related analytical or operational role.
- Experience using SQL and Tableau
- Proficiency with workforce management, timekeeping, or HR systems (e.g., Symplr, Workday, Strata, or similar platforms).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights and business requirements.
- Understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping standards, and regulatory or compliance considerations.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain workforce management systems (e.g., Symplr or similar) to support accurate scheduling, attendance tracking, and timecard reconciliation.
- Support payroll‑related processes including approvals, pay adjustments, premium pay validation, and compliance monitoring.
- Analyze staffing, scheduling, and utilization data to support workforce planning and data‑informed staffing decisions.
- Leverage analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to enhance reporting, forecasting, and operational insights.
- Utilize Workday, Strata, and related reporting tools to deliver actionable insights to nursing leadership.
- Perform data quality checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of staffing and payroll information.
- Serve as a liaison between Nursing, Human Resources, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve workforce and system issues.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system optimization, and continuous improvement efforts across nursing operations.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
