Business Analyst, HR Systems at Alo Yoga

OVERVIEW

The Business System Analyst is responsible for Business Process engineering, solution requirements and design for Human Resources systems. This role is part of the IT team and is responsible for translating requirements from the business to architect the solutions and design for the development team to implement. Expertise in HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors and Workday is required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Managing multiple products and providing support to cross-functional teams throughout the HR areas - Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Compensation, Payroll and Learning Management. Working as the liaison between business partners and the IT group to support existing systems and provide analysis, business use cases and test plans for systems implementation, upgrade and enhancement projects.
• Plan and manage assigned HR projects according to established standards. Evaluate business processes to identify gaps and risks. Analyze root cause of control inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Working pro-actively with the business to understand their strategic direction and how to support the execution of their strategies most effectively. Engage with business teams within area of responsibility to communicate and scope the functional IT plan aligned with overall IT plan.
• Develop risk models to access and mitigate potential control risks, process improvements to improve effectiveness and quality of deliverables. Develop positive working relationships with Business and IT management and team members.
• Support issues, evaluate alternatives and create and execute against an action plan. Document business and technical specifications for system development based on user requirements.
• Determines operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats. Improves systems by studying current practices; designing modifications. Recommends controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures. Defines project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements; forming project team; establishing project budget.
• Work with stakeholders and IT teams to analyze, design, develop, modify, test, and implement software solutions and applications to satisfy our business requirements in line with HR Systems Best Practices in HR modules.
• Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures. Provides references for users by writing and maintaining user documentation; providing help desk support; training users. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Demonstrate our values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of business/software engineering experience, with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Business or related fields.
• Extensive experience in Business Analysis, Design & Process Re-engineering, System architecture and Configuration in HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, ADP etc.
• Hands-on knowledge of current technology standards/trends coupled with a desire to continually expand personal knowledge/skills. Works as the product manager between the business and development team to ensure the delivery of projects and enhancements. Domain knowledge of HR technologies and solutions relevant to this industry. Understanding of HRIS Implementations, agile software delivery methodologies, process re-engineering, automated test strategies and frameworks.
• In depth understanding of how the people, processes and technology within an organization interact in relationships and patterns to create a feasible solution on highly complex projects. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with other business and technology leaders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to tailor communication to all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated knowledge of all components of Iterative and Agile SDLC methodologies in the context of major systems implementations and especially on projects and initiatives of high complexity. Demonstrated ability to debate ideas/strategy, comfortable managing constructive conflict, and not afraid to challenge the status quo
• This position requires you to be in office either out of our corporate headquarters in Los Angeles or our office in San Ramon and work onsite 3 days/week

The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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