Business Analyst IV

Gravity IT Resources; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources seeks a Business Analyst IV to join a large enterprise HR Technology team in a hybrid Charlotte, NC setting. You will translate business needs into technical requirements, support HR tech platforms, and drive data integration across payroll, benefits, and workforce systems.

The role requires 7+ years in BA or IT solution delivery, strong SQL, and experience with Agile/Scrum in an enterprise environment. Collaboration with HR and IT stakeholders is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Business Analyst or IT solution delivery experience in a complex enterprise environment.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
• Hands-on SQL experience, including queries, joins, data analysis, and basic scripting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Total Rewards, and IT stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Lead discovery sessions to understand objectives, gaps, and operational challenges.
• Create detailed business requirements documents, process flows, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Translate business needs into features and technical requirements for development teams.
• Support HR technology platforms and integrations across compensation, payroll, benefits, recruiting, and workforce management.
• Analyze current processes and recommend improvements for efficiency, automation, and scalability.
• Develop data mappings and integration requirements across multiple platforms and data sources.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new HR technology capabilities.
• Provide Level 2 support for HR applications and integrations.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve defects and data issues.
• Support ongoing system enhancements and integration optimization.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and refine user stories, epics, and features.

Skills

SQL

Data Analysis

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder Mgmt

Business Analysis

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP S/4HANA

Snowflake

Job description

Job Title: Business Analyst IV

Location Requirements: Hybrid, Charlotte, NC with four days onsite per week

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Role Overview:
You will join a large enterprise HR Technology team supporting critical HR, payroll, compensation, benefits, and workforce systems. As a bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical teams, you will translate complex business needs into actionable technology solutions. This highly visible role requires data accuracy, confidentiality, and deep understanding of business processes that drive integrations and workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Total Rewards, and IT stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Lead discovery sessions to understand business objectives, process gaps, and operational challenges.
• Create detailed business requirements documents, process flows, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Translate business needs into features and technical requirements for development teams.
• Support enterprise HR technology platforms and integrations, including compensation, payroll, benefits, recruiting, and workforce management solutions.
• Analyze current business processes and recommend improvements for efficiency, automation, and scalability.
• Develop data mappings and integration requirements across multiple platforms and data sources.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new HR technology capabilities.
• Provide Level 2 support for HR applications and integrations.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate to resolve defects and data issues.
• Support ongoing system enhancements and integration optimization.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, and reviews.
• Create and refine user stories, epics, and features throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Business Analyst or IT solution delivery experience in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong experience gathering and documenting business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
• Hands-on SQL experience, including queries, joins, data analysis, and basic scripting.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications, integrations, and production environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Ability to support highly confidential employee and compensation data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting HR Technology, HCM, HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, or Talent Management systems.
• SAP SuccessFactors experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Snowflake experience.
• Understanding of HR business processes including payroll, compensation, benefits, recruiting, and employee data management.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.