Business Systems Analyst V

Aleron; New York (NY); Remote; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Business Systems Analyst V to join a remote team. You will lead complex application projects from planning through testing, implementation, and post-implementation support, partnering with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and testers to deliver effective functional solutions and maintain project alignment.

The role emphasizes guiding projects, defining specifications, and mentoring teams, with a focus on Workday module configuration and enterprise

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; strong analytical and communication skills required.
• Experience leading complex application projects from planning to post-implementation support.
• Experience with Workday modules and configurations as listed.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects as functional lead, coordinating milestones and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop and maintain functional specifications, test plans, data mappings, and project estimates.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into functional solutions and ensure alignment with standards.
• Coordinate testing and implementation activities with technical and testing teams to resolve issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor on application impacts and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Stakeholder liaison

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday Benefits

Workday HCM

Workday Other module

Workday Benefits configuration

Job description

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst V

Location: Remote, NY

Employment: Contract (2 months)

Industry: Banking

Compensation: $ 50.00/hr

Schedule: 40 hours /week

About the Opportunity:

• Join a collaborative technology team where you'll lead complex application projects from initial planning and requirements gathering through testing, implementation, and post-implementation support.
• You'll partner closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and testing teams to translate business needs into effective functional solutions while ensuring projects remain on track, within scope, and aligned with required standards.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Lead complex projects as the functional lead, facilitating project meetings, documenting requirements, coordinating milestones, and keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Develop and maintain functional specifications, test plans, test cases, data mappings, project estimates, and other key project documentation.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand application and user experience requirements, provide functional guidance, and ensure technology solutions support business needs.
• Coordinate testing and implementation activities, working with technical and testing teams to identify, document, and resolve issues while ensuring solutions perform as expected.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor, advising teams on application impacts, enterprise initiatives, system enhancements, regulatory requirements, and project methodology.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 years of experience in operational/business analytics
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Workday Benefits module config, testing, troubleshooting
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Workday HCM module config, testing, troubleshooting
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Workday Other module config, testing, troubleshooting
• Minimum 6 years of experience in configuration skillset within benefits module (full benefit module build in organization with multiple benefit plans options, scaled pricing model, voluntary benefits, pre/post tax)

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong lateral thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages.
• Excellent problem solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.
• Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
• Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.
• Advanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal BAU.
• Ability to effectively use project management, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent understanding of the Bank's application framework.
• Familiarity with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Ability to understand business(es) being supported and its terminology.
• Ability to effectively present to all levels of management.
• Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects.
• Ability to coordinate between applications and business units.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to recognize project milestones and delivery dates.
• Ability to recommend and implement solutions.
• Proactive.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong understanding of Bank acquisition methodology or relevant conversion experience.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.