Senior Business Analyst HRIS

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support PeopleSoft, Taleo and eRecords, interfacing with HR Shared Services, IT, and system users. The role includes mentoring Analysts, ensuring timely delivery of HR system implementations, upgrades and enhancements in a fast-paced multi-company/multi-union environment.

You will define requirements, translate them into implementation plans, oversee testing, and drive optimization across PeopleSoft HCM and Recruitment Management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Business Analyst in PeopleSoft/HRMS environments.
• University degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Experience with Recruitment Management System and system integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives ensuring design, build, and implementation complete with no outstanding issues.
• Provide oversight and mentoring for Analysts; deliver HR system implementations, upgrades and enhancements.
• Translate business needs into system implementation plans and manage testing and rollout.

Skills

Communication with executives

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

University Degree in Business or HR

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

Recruitment Management System

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager HR Business System Support, the Senior Business Analyst is an integral part of the team responsible for supporting PeopleSoft, Taleo and eRecords. This is a key position which serves as a liaison between HR Shared Services, IT as well as numerous other areas that are system users or consumers. This position provides system support and analysis to leverage technology solutions to meet the needs of HR Shared Services, HR and all other system users. As a senior, your role provides oversight, mentoring and management of Analysts on the team to ensure the effective and timely delivery of HR System Implementations, upgrades and enhancements. The HR Business System Support team provides all support, enhancements, customizations and reporting requirements for the organization, specific to the HR systems. The team works in a fast-paced environment supporting Multi Company/Multi Union Business with a mix of production support and new initiatives.
Define and analyze the application technical/functional requirements with specific hands‑on experience as a Business Analyst. Lead contributor on cross-functional initiatives to ensure all areas of design, build and implementation are complete with no outstanding issues. Direct participation in the optimization, design, development and performance of PeopleSoft HCM as well as Recruitment Management System. Responsible for system optimization based on best practice research, identifying process improvements to gain efficiency and ensure data integrity across systems. Performs in depth detail analysis of business requirements, analyzes/builds complex functional designs, approves technical solutions, completes full testing and leads Operational teams in testing and implementation. Leads/Mentors Business Analysts in all phases of system implementation and troubleshooting. Reviewing functional spec and configuration test documents and provide feedback and guidance where required. Works with team to provide overall prioritization of work assignments and management of functional team resources and their activities, ensuring deadlines are met. Accountable for ensuring continuity and successful delivery of functional services to users throughout the organization. Continuously increases knowledge of PeopleSoft and Recruitment Management System functionality, working with Operations to identify anything that may be beneficial. Provides end-user troubleshooting, issue remediation and escalation management. Define business requirements and translate business needs into system implementation plans, including project prioritization. Implement the execution of system changes processes (updates, enhancements) and all aspects of system testing.

Transition Company: Health Shared Services
Classification: Senior Advisor
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: HR Business System Support, HR Shared Services
Primary Location: Southport Tower
Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 09-SEP-2026
Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date: 28-APR-2028
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $38.73
Maximum Salary: $66.42
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following: Minimum of (7) years' experience within the last ten (10) years as a Senior Business Analyst in a PeopleSoft and/or HRMS environment preferably in a Shared Services environment. University Degree in Business, Human Resource or combination of related experience/education. Experience with a Recruitment Management System is preferred with ability to provide configuration, integration, application and troubleshooting support of the system. Functional knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM Modules including Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor, Payroll for North. America, Self Service as well as integration knowledge. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with executive-level management on a regular basis. Experience working independently with end users in a production support environment. Able to learn new HCM concepts, work independently to meet deadlines and demonstrates strong problem solving. Ability to lead and guide other Business Analysts during Solution analysis and design. Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving, decision making and critical thinking.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Resilient leadership skills with experience leading and mentoring a team; ability to motivate and influence others. Strong client focus and commitment to providing high-quality services. Developing functional, application and process strategies, solutions and plans. Developing test strategies, planning and executing test phases. Excellent Communication and Presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to multitask and adjust priorities where needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with a large, complex, and unionized organization is an asset.