Senior HR Associate - Business Analyst
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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Senior HR Associate - Business Analyst
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic HR Technology Business Analyst to analyze and support strategic transformational HR initiatives. Individual will lead business process design with functional stakeholders and prepare functional and technical documentation, in partnership with HR technology team, IT teams, vendors and PMO to support implementation of HR systems to align with organization & talent strategies. Your expertise in HR processes and systems will be essential to help us streamline operations, improve user experience, and align technology solutions with our business goals. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with HR software and analytics, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, analyze data, and provide actionable insights that drive decision-making. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to enhance HR functions and are excited to be part of a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply and contribute towards transforming our HR landscape.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and document Functional and Technical Specifications for integration, reporting and data warehouse/middleware tasks.
- Analyze and document existing HR processes and identify opportunities for improvement through technology. Develop process flows, data models, and system configurations.
- Create and maintain documentation for HR technology systems, including user guides and technical specifications whilst control versions.
- Work closely with members of the project team(s) and various Business and Technology Enterprise Data Governance stakeholders to understand business problems and current processes specifically related to the onboarding, maintenance and utilization of data across multiple domains.
- Gather, analyze and document current and future state business process flows, lead the analysis of requirements. Partner with IT to translate functional requirements into technical specifications. Be the point person to ensure technical developments are meeting functional requirements.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices and stay updated with the latest HR technology trends.
- Ensure timely milestone achievement of Business Process, Data and Technology deliverables and Generate reports and analytics to provide insights into HR metrics, helping drive data-informed decision-making.
- Regularly update and communicate status to stakeholders including senior level leadership and steering committee members.
- Collaborate well with all levels of cross functional teams to proactively identify gaps and opportunities, and drive solutions that align stakeholder expectations and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
What You'll Bring
- BE, BS or BA Degree and 5+ years of experience working in business analysis and program management in a fast-paced environment. ECBA, IIBA, CCBA or CBAP certification is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver large strategic transformative initiatives and the ability to liaise with stakeholders in various levels and functions.
- Proven experience working with various HR technology platforms (e.g., HRIS, ATS, LMS, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits systems). e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud is highly desirable
- Deep understanding of various HR processes throughout employee journey from hire to retire, especially strong understanding in interdependencies across HR COEs such as talent acquisition, payroll, total rewards, workforce administration, and separation.
- Knowledge of business process workflow tools such as Visio or Jira.
- Expert level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate complex ideas or gaps to different level of audience in order to gain alignment across functions.
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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