Business Analyst - HR & Payroll

REED Specialist Recruitment; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Northern Ireland is seeking two experienced Business Analysts to support ERP implementation. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, process mapping, user engagement, and testing support. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in HR or Payroll processes, and a degree or equivalent experience is preferred. This temporary role offers £21.65 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years' relevant experience in HR or Payroll.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing functional requirements.
• Understanding of HR or Payroll processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements for HR or Payroll.
• Analyse current and future workflows for system design.
• Align ERP system setup with business needs.
• Liaise between operational teams and technical staff.
• Develop and execute test scenarios including UAT.
• Support migration of legacy data validation.
• Contribute to training and change management.
• Maintain process documentation and specifications.

Skills

Business Analyst

Systems Specialist

HR Specialist

ERP Implementation

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Business Analysts x 2 - RP Implementation (HR & Payroll)
Location: County Antrim
Contract Type: Temporary, 6 months initially
Salary: £21.65 per hour + all REED Benefits
Closing Date: Friday 12th September 2025

As part of our client's strategic transformation, they are implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to modernise and streamline operations.

Ideally, I am seeking two experienced Business Analysts to join the Business Systems team and play a pivotal role in the successful design, configuration, and implementation of the HR and Payroll modules.

These roles will act as a vital bridge between business needs and technical delivery, ensuring that functional requirements are fully captured, validated, and embedded into the ERP solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to capture detailed business requirements for HR or Payroll processes
• Process Mapping: Analyse and document current and future state workflows to inform system design
• ERP Configuration Support: Work with implementation partners to align system setup with business needs
• User Engagement: Serve as a liaison between operational teams and technical project staff
• Testing Support: Develop and execute test scenarios including UAT and defect tracking
• Data Migration: Support validation and reconciliation of legacy data
• Change Management: Contribute to training, communications, and transition planning
• Documentation: Maintain process documentation, specifications, and change logs
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend enhancements using ERP functionality and automation
• Project Delivery: Support planning, milestone tracking, and risk escalation
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as required in line with the role

Essential Criteria

Applicants must either:

• Hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in any discipline and demonstrate 2 years' relevant experience,
  OR
• Demonstrate 4 years' relevant experience without a degree.

Relevant experience includes:

• Gathering and analysing functional requirements for systems or digital projects.
• Strong understanding of HR or Payroll processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop process maps, documentation, and user stories.

What my client can offer

• Be part of a transformative ERP programme
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Influence the future of HR and Payroll service delivery
• Gain exposure to modern technologies and change management practices

Skills:

• Business Analyst
• Systems Specialist
• HR Specialist
• ERP Implementation