Senior HR Systems Analyst

Percepta

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior HR Systems Analyst leads the planning, delivery, and ongoing optimization of Percepta’s HR technology portfolio. Acting as both project manager and technical lead, this role owns HR systems initiatives from business case and requirements through configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and adoption. Priorities include expanding Manager Self-Service (MSS) and Employee Self-Service (ESS), implementing applications and tools, and improving integrations and efficiency across the HR application landscape. The analyst is the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for Percepta’s recruiting system, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), and other HRMS applications, and leads cross-functional work with Human Resources, Payroll, IT, Finance, and vendor partners. The role administers HR systems, configures workflows and access, maintains integrations, supports reporting and analytics, and helps ensure data accuracy, privacy, and compliance. It also leads process improvement, implementation testing and deployment, end-user support, training, and change management. Percepta provides the equipment for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of experience in HRIS, HR Technology, or HR Operations, including at least 2 years leading HR systems projects or implementations.
Experience supporting Oracle HR systems, including Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) HRMS and Oracle Taleo or another Oracle recruiting platform.
Hands-on experience configuring or supporting Manager Self-Service and Employee Self-Service functionality.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
Knowledge of HR processes including Core HR, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated experience managing full-lifecycle HR technology projects, including planning, budgeting, vendor management, testing, and go-live.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification such as PMP or CAPM, or Agile/Scrum certification.
Experience with other HCM platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG, ADP, or Dayforce.
Experience with Oracle HCM or similar enterprise HR platforms.
Knowledge of HR system integrations, including APIs, SFTP or file-based interfaces, middleware, Taleo Connect Client (TCC), and SQL for data validation and troubleshooting.
Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Oracle BI Publisher, or Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE/OTBI).
Experience working in global or multi-country HR environments.
Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
Experience supporting high-volume hiring and HR operations in a contact center or BPO environment.

Responsibilities

Define project scope, business cases, charters, work plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans for HR technology initiatives.
Lead cross-functional project teams across Human Resources, Payroll, IT, Finance, and vendors; set priorities, assign tasks, and hold team members accountable for deliverables.
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests, resolving or escalating roadblocks to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Run project governance, including status meetings, steering committee updates, and executive reporting.
Lead HR technology implementation and integration projects from initiation through closure, serving as project manager and primary point of accountability.
Own testing strategies and plans for unit, system integration, user acceptance, and regression testing; coordinate execution and drive defect resolution.
Plan and oversee data migration, conversion, cutover, and go-live activities.
Lead implementation of HR applications and tools, including requirements, integration design, cutover planning, go-live, and post-go-live support.
Lead MSS and ESS rollouts, including process redesign, configuration, pilots, deployment, and adoption tracking.
Maintain the HR technology project portfolio and roadmap, prioritizing requests based on business value, efficiency gains, and team capacity.
Manage implementation partner and vendor deliverables, statements of work, and service levels.
Administer and maintain HCM, ATS, LMS, Performance Management, and Payroll interfaces.
Configure and improve MSS and ESS functionality, including transactions, approval workflows, notifications, and role-based access.
Configure system workflows, business processes, security roles, and organizational structures.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues with vendors and IT teams.
Plan and lead system upgrades, patches, and release management, including impact assessments, testing, and user communications.
Own integrations between recruiting systems, EBS, payroll, benefits, and third-party applications, including interfaces, file transfers, and APIs.
Monitor integration jobs and interface errors, resolve data synchronization issues, and maintain integration documentation and data mappings.
Analyze HR processes and recommend system enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience.
Lead stakeholder requirements and design sessions, translating business needs into functional and technical specifications.
Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote MSS and ESS adoption by converting manual HR-dependent transactions into self-service workflows.
Evaluate the HR application landscape to reduce redundant tools, manual workarounds, and duplicate data entry.
Develop, maintain, and distribute HR reports, dashboards, and metrics.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR platforms; perform data validation and audits.
Support workforce planning, compliance reporting, and executive reporting needs.
Track and report project status, benefits realization, self-service adoption, integration health, and HR transaction cycle times.
Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for HR systems, including recruiting systems, Oracle EBS, and other HRMS applications; liaise with vendors and Oracle Support.
Provide end-user support and resolve system-related inquiries.
Create training materials, user guides, and process documentation.
Lead change management and training for system rollouts, including training plans, stakeholder communications, readiness assessments, and MSS and ESS job aids.
Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies.
Ensure appropriate security access controls and audit processes, and support internal and external audits related to HR systems and employee data.