HRIS Business Analyst - Corporate IT

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SUMMARY In coordination with the HRIS Architect, the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Business Analyst reviews, analyzes, and evaluates functional requirements and advises on possible solutions.
The analyst will lead requirements-gathering sessions, translate business requirements into technical system specifications, and serves as the liaison between Human Resources client stakeholders and the technical project team.
In addition, the Business Analyst, in coordination with the HRIS Architect, assists in managing certain software changes and provides guidance to organizational leadership related to best practices and optimization of the HRIS system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Creates comprehensive requirements documents outlining the desired functional state.
Provides analysis and documentation while considering the system implications of the change requested to the current and future business environment.
Reviews and assesses functional problems.
In coordination with the HRIS Architect proposes technical solutions.
Provides recommendations on the development and implementation of strategies to manage and reduce program/project risks.
Effectively communicates detailed requirements specifications, both verbally and in writing, to all project team members, client stakeholders, and senior management.
Formulates and defines project scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of the applicable business system and industry best practices.
Develops user manuals, training, and promotional materials as needed.
Performs quality assurance reviews of existing architecture documentation.
Performs analysis, development, and testing to meet functional reporting requests.
Performs analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications.
Completes user interface documentation, including screenshots, walkthroughs, workflows, uniformly structured use cases and supplementary specifications.
Demonstrates flexibility to support emerging program needs and priorities.
Serves as lead analyst on issues when directed.
Leads and participates in design and planning meetings.
Utilizes tool specific expertise to recommend solutions to solve business issues.
Provides initial troubleshooting of incidents reported by functional users and escalates appropriately.
Acts as a resource in the interpretation and use of data generated and utilized by users.
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers.
Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources.
Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.
CNI CORE COMPETENCIES Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken.
COMPLIANCE Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.
) for themselves and the company as a whole.
Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc.
issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.
CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Knowledgeable in the analysis of HRIS business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications.
Knowledge and understanding of HRIS security and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) best practices for dealing with Personal Health Information and personally identifiable information.
Demonstrated ability to develop and apply comprehensive solutions to client requirements / issues and to elicit user preferences around specific interface behaviors and related functionality.
Ability to be self-motivated and to independently rely on system documentation for learning/training .
Detail-oriented with ability to quickly grasp business needs and issues.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Skilled in serving as a project lead, facilitating teamwork, and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with solid presentation skills.
Exceptional customer service skills with ability to build positive, professional relationships.
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate / explain technical information to a broad range of people with varying levels of technical expertise.
Exceptional organization skills with ability to prioritize tasks and to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to mentor and instruct others.
Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative, team environment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and functional users.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
Regularly required to sit.
Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls.
Required to speak and hear.
Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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