HCM Business Analyst

Next Ventures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the City of London is seeking a Business Analyst to support the implementation of Oracle Cloud HCM for streamlined HR processes. You will work closely with business users to gather requirements, document processes, and coordinate user testing. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in business analysis with strong presentation and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Oracle Cloud HCM. This role requires collaboration across HR and IT teams, ensuring effective implementation and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in business analysis or a related role.
• Strong analytical skills able to interpret complex data.
• Familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite or Oracle Cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and document current and new processes.
• Perform gap analysis and provide options, risks, and impacts.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure alignment with business requirements.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of HR business processes

Business process documentation

Oracle Cloud HCM expertise

UAT experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Programme

We are implementing Oracle Cloud HCM to transform our HR processes and deliver a modern, efficient, and user-friendly experience for our people. This programme is critical to enabling streamlined HR operations and supporting our workforce globally.

Role Description

As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with business users to gather requirements and document current (AS-IS) procedures and new (TO-BE) processes. You will perform gap analysis and provide options, risks, and impacts on other processes or systems. Acting as a bridge between the People/HR Team and Technology/IT Teams, you will prepare user guides (Quick Reference Guides) and collaborate with the change communication team to ensure that each step in the process is documented for end users.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Technical Analysts and development teams to ensure specifications are understood and implemented correctly.
• Identify, assess, and document business requirements, recommending priorities and advising on options and risks.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing functional expertise for new initiatives and projects.
• Assist business users, project managers, and IT leadership in optimising scope, benefits, and risks of assigned tasks.
• Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders in Accounts Payable and Human Resources.
• Resolve business process issues and prepare functional specifications for development.
• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring test scenarios align with business requirements and processes.

Must-Have Skills

• Excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills, including experience in meeting and workshop facilitation.
• Strong knowledge of HR business processes (ORC, Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits, etc.).
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in documenting business processes.
• Proficient knowledge of Oracle Cloud HCM.
• Experience in UAT and business-side testing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in business analysis or a related role, preferably with exposure to Oracle applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite or Oracle Cloud applications.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL or Excel.
• Exposure to project management methodologies and tools.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of SQL for data querying and reporting.

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships across HR and IT teams.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled at identifying issues and proposing practical solutions.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in documentation and testing.
• Collaboration: Works effectively in cross-functional teams.