Business Analyst - HRIS

Talent Corp; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corp in Melbourne is seeking a Business Analyst specialising in HRIS to support HR technology initiatives, system enhancements and process improvements. You will work with HR, Payroll, IT and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into practical HR solutions.

This role focuses on bridging business needs with technology, supports HRIS implementations, data migration and testing, and requires strong stakeholder engagement in a hybrid on-site/work-from-home

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst on HRIS implementations, upgrades or HR technology transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle requirements.
• Experience with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM Cloud, Dayforce, Chris21 or similar.
• Proven ability gathering requirements, writing functional specs, user stories and mapping processes.
• Knowledge of HRIS integrations, data flows, interfaces and data migration.
• Experience partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance and IT in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Engage with HR, Payroll, IT and stakeholders to gather, analyse and document requirements.
• Analyse HR processes and identify opportunities for optimisation and automation.
• Support HRIS implementations, upgrades, enhancements and integrations.
• Develop BRDs, functional specs, user stories and process maps.
• Conduct current/future state analysis across recruitment, onboarding, lifecycle, payroll, leave and performance.
• Translate requirements into practical technology solutions with technical teams.
• Support data migration, mapping and quality activities.
• Coordinate workshops and validation sessions with stakeholders.
• Assist with system testing, UAT, defect management and validation.
• Contribute to change management, training docs and business readiness.

Skills

HRIS implementations

HR business processes

Stakeholder engagement

UAT & testing

Agile / hybrid delivery

Education

Qualifications in Business Analysis / IT / HR

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Azure DevOps

Job description

• Permanent Position / $110,000 - $125,000 Excl. Superannuation


• Western Suburb (Footscray) / Hybrid Work / 2 - 3 Days on Site


• Amazing Environment and Culture / Not for Profit

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst specialising in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to support the delivery of HR technology initiatives, system enhancements and business process improvements.

Working closely with HR, Payroll, IT and business stakeholders, you will play a key role in gathering requirements, analysing current-state processes and supporting the implementation and optimisation of HR systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst with strong HRIS experience who enjoys bridging the gap between business requirements and technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with HR, Payroll, IT and business stakeholders to gather, analyse and document functional and non-functional requirements.


• Analyse existing HR processes, systems and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation, automation and improved employee experience.


• Support HRIS implementations, upgrades, enhancements and integration initiatives across the organisation.


• Develop business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria and process maps.


• Conduct current-state and future-state process analysis across key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, payroll, leave and performance management.


• Work closely with technical teams, solution architects and third-party vendors to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions.


• Support HR data migration, data mapping, integration requirements and data quality activities.


• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews and requirements validation sessions.


• Support system testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management and solution validation.


• Assist with change management, training documentation and business readiness activities to ensure successful adoption of HR technology solutions.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst working on HRIS implementations, upgrades or HR technology transformation projects.


• Strong understanding of HR business processes, employee lifecycle management and HR operational requirements.


• Experience working with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM Cloud, Dayforce, Chris21 or similar.


• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements, developing functional specifications, documenting user stories and mapping business processes.


• Strong understanding of HRIS integrations, data flows, system interfaces and data migration activities.


• Experience working with HR, Payroll, Finance and IT stakeholders in complex organisational environments.


• Ability to analyse business problems, identify process improvements and recommend technology-enabled solutions.


• Experience supporting UAT, test planning, defect resolution and implementation activities.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, communication and documentation skills.


• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project delivery environments.

Highly Desirable

• Experience delivering end-to-end HRIS transformation or system replacement projects.


• Understanding of HR data governance, privacy, security and role-based access controls.


• Experience integrating HRIS platforms with payroll, recruitment, identity management and finance systems.


• Knowledge of Australian HR and payroll processes, employment legislation and compliance requirements.


• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Visio, Azure DevOps or similar business analysis tools.


• Relevant qualifications in Business Analysis, Information Technology, Human Resources or a related discipline.