HCM Business Analyst

Brooksource; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking an experienced HCM Business Analyst to support a large ERP modernization and process improvement initiative. You will evaluate current HR/HCM processes, map workflows, and document business requirements to guide the ERP transformation.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across departments to identify gaps, translate findings into functional specifications, and support ongoing ERP decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst or HRIS/HCM functional analyst.
• Strong understanding of HR/HCM processes including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, time and labor, and data management.
• Hands-on with current-state and future-state process mapping and workflow analysis.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements via stakeholder interviews/workshops.
• Experience supporting ERP-related initiatives or organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in stakeholder workshops to gather requirements and document existing HR/HCM business processes.
• Develop and maintain current-state and future-state process maps across recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, time and labor, position management, and payroll-related functions.
• Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies, process gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for standardization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand varying business processes and align on future-state improvements.
• Conduct gap analysis and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Translate business needs and workshop findings into clear functional requirements and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities for short-term process improvements while supporting long-term ERP modernization objectives.
• Partner with project leads, functional stakeholders, and documentation teams to ensure deliverables are accurate, consistent, and completed on schedule.
• Support the development of business requirements and process recommendations that will inform future ERP platform decisions.

Skills

HR/HCM domain knowledge

Process mapping

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Duration:

Through June 2027, with strong potential for extension

Compensation:

$58-68/hr W2

About the Opportunity:

Brooksource is seeking an experienced HCM Business Analyst to support a large-scale enterprise resource planning (ERP) modernization and business process improvement initiative. This individual will play a key role in evaluating existing Human Capital Management (HCM) processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and documenting business requirements to support a future ERP transformation.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of HR/HCM operations, hands-on experience with business process mapping, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in stakeholder workshops to gather requirements and document existing HR/HCM business processes.
• Develop and maintain current-state and future-state process maps across recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, time and labor, position management, and payroll-related functions.
• Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies, process gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for standardization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand varying business processes and align on future-state improvements.
• Conduct gap analysis and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Translate business needs and workshop findings into clear functional requirements and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities for short-term process improvements while supporting long-term ERP modernization objectives.
• Partner with project leads, functional stakeholders, and documentation teams to ensure deliverables are accurate, consistent, and completed on schedule.
• Support the development of business requirements and process recommendations that will inform future ERP platform decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional experience as a Business Analyst, Business Process Analyst, HRIS Analyst, HCM Functional Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong functional understanding of HR/HCM processes, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, time and labor, and employee data management.
• Hands-on experience with current-state and future-state process mapping, workflow analysis, and business process documentation.
• Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements through stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Experience supporting ERP-related initiatives, business process improvement, or organizational transformation projects.
• Familiarity with process mapping and documentation tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or similar.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HCM platforms such as PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle HCM, or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience supporting ERP modernization, migration planning, or pre-implementation discovery initiatives.
• Background in business process improvement (BPI), business process reengineering (BPR), or process standardization.
• Experience working with multiple departments, business units, or complex organizational structures.
• Familiarity with gap analysis, root cause analysis, and process performance metrics.
• Public-sector, government, or large enterprise experience.

Work Arrangement:

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Nashville, TN. Candidates must be available to attend in-person meetings, stakeholder workshops, and presentations as needed. On-site participation will be driven by project needs, with key meetings typically occurring midweek.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact ERP modernization initiative, helping shape the future of enterprise HR operations. You'll work alongside functional leaders and cross-functional teams to improve business processes, influence future-state requirements, and support a long-term organizational transformation.

About Brooksource

Brooksource is a trusted IT and engineering staffing and consulting partner, connecting talented professionals with opportunities to support meaningful projects across a variety of industries. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of a public-sector organization while working in a collaborative technical support environment.

EEO Statement:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Brooksource offers eligible contract employees access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options. W-2 employees may also become eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan after meeting applicable service requirements, which includes a company match.

Eligible consultants may qualify for paid holidays after meeting tenure and weekly-hours requirements. Paid time off may also be earned after one year of service, subject to eligibility and approval requirements.

Specific benefit eligibility, coverage, and timing may vary based on employment status, length of service, hours worked, and the terms of the engagement.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.