Business System Analyst (Remote)

Job Alert: WFM Business Systems Analyst - Pikemann!

Role Duration: 12-18 month consulting role with likely extension and benefits included
Employment Type: Only accepting W2 employees

Position Summary:

The Business Systems Analyst for our Timekeeping and Payroll project Implementation plays a critical role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams. This role ensures the successful delivery of projects by capturing business requirements, analyzing processes, and facilitating collaboration. The Analyst enables the organization to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and achieve business goals through the effective implementation of new solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business units to identify and document functional and non-functional requirements for the ERP system.
• Process Analysis: Analyze current business processes, workflows, and pain points; propose process improvements and map to ERP functionality.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the liaison between business users and technical teams, facilitating clear communication and mutual understanding.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including requirements, process flows, training materials, and system guides.

These activities would be expected with extension in role/timeline:

• Solution Design: Partner with consultants to ensure the system configuration aligns with business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Testing & Validation: Develop test cases, coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), and validate that the ERP system meets defined requirements.
• Change Management: Assist in training, communication, and adoption strategies to ensure a smooth transition to the new ERP system.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks or challenges and propose mitigation strategies throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field or 7 years of related experience.
• Extensive experience with WFM implementation.
• Experience creating Test Scenarios.
• Proven experience in business analysis, preferably in payroll or other complex implementation projects (e.g., Core Financials, Project Operations, etc.).
• Strong understanding of enterprise processes.
• Proficiency in business process modeling tools and techniques (e.g., Visio).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., DevOps, Smartsheet).

Preferred:

• Experience with payroll systems implementation lifecycle phases (planning, deployment, post-go-live support).
• Certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional).

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional passionate about leveraging technology to enhance organizational processes and drive strategic value.