Business Systems Analyst

CV Resources; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Resources is seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) for HR Systems to bridge business requirements and technology solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and development teams to analyze HR processes and support system implementations, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors and ServiceNow HRSD.

The role operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring onsite presence at least four days per week and close coordination with HR and IT across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of technology-related experience.
• At least 2 years of HR systems experience.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate the roadmap into actionable project plans with Product Managers.
• Own roadmap components and align HR, IT, and business units.
• Identify HR system solutions with stakeholders.
• Define functional needs with structured requirements analysis.
• Apply Agile principles to HR system enhancements.
• Configure and maintain SAP SuccessFactors and HRSD workflows.
• Coordinate HRSD responsibilities across units.
• Support SCRUM/change management initiatives.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

ServiceNow HRSD

Excel

HRIS

API integration

Job description

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) for HR Systems serves as a strategic connector between business requirements and technology solutions. This role collaborates with stakeholders, project teams, and development teams to define requirements, analyze HR processes, and support successful system implementations. Expertise in SAP SuccessFactors and ServiceNow HR Service Delivery is essential for driving system enhancements, improving data integrity, and enabling efficient HR operations.

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring onsite presence at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

• Partner with Product Managers to translate the annual roadmap into actionable project plans.
• Own key roadmap components and ensure alignment across HR, IT, and business units.
• Work with HR stakeholders to identify solutions for system‑related business challenges.
• Apply structured requirements analysis and critical thinking to define functional needs.

Agile Product Methodology

• Apply Agile principles to HR system enhancements.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand‑ups.
• Facilitate communication between business users and development teams.
• Define scope and elaborate feature requirements for HR system improvements.

SAP SuccessFactors

• Analyze HR business processes and recommend improvements aligned with SAP HCM and SuccessFactors best practices.
• Gather master data requirements and support HR data transitions.
• Maintain and update SuccessFactors security roles.

ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD)

• Configure and maintain HR case management and lifecycle workflows.
• Troubleshoot HRSD issues and resolve configuration defects.
• Oversee integrations with core systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Coordinate HRSD responsibilities across multiple business units.

Change Management

• Support complex change initiatives related to HR systems.
• Apply SCRUM and Agile change management practices.
• Translate requirements into actionable change plans.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with HR tools, processes, and HRIS best practices.
• Experience collaborating with geographically distributed product owners.
• Hands‑on experience with SuccessFactors modules: Recruiting, Learning, Performance & Goal Management.
• Integration experience including writing functional specifications, creating test scripts, and performing unit testing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Lead working sessions with vendors and business stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Partner with development teams to ensure intended software usage is clearly defined.
• Promote automated regression and functional testing.
• Serve as a liaison between IT and HR leadership to maintain the system roadmap.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively across email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support organizational goals.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and initiatives.
• Maintain and analyze data using Excel, SAP, and HRIS tools.
• Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lead or support special projects aligned with departmental objectives.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Resolve inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain secure handling of sensitive information.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of technology‑related experience.
• At least 2 years of HR systems experience.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.

Desired Skills

• Experience with SuccessFactors or comparable HCM systems.
• Experience with ServiceNow HRSD.
• Vendor and stakeholder collaboration for requirements development.
• Integration experience using SuccessFactors API.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement, Continuous Delivery, and Scrum.