HR Business Technologist

McKenney's, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s, Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Business Technologist to lead technology changes, standardize processes, and support platforms like Jazz HR and BambooHR.

This role collaborates with CHRO Benefits Manager and L&D Manager to improve technology across the department and serves as a bridge between stakeholders and the tech team. Key duties include owning internal software projects, documenting requirements, and delivering analytics and dashboards with Tableau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, HR, or other 4‑year degree plus equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in product/program management, business analysis, or other technology-related field.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• At least 1 year of experience with Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary product owner (business expert) on internal software and technology development project teams to promote the ideas of the business stakeholders, ensuring what is delivered meets the original goals and objectives of the project.
• Assist in documentation and mapping of requirements, scope definition, and objectives of these projects to ensure alignment with existing business processes and technologies.
• Perform data analytics of complex data sets and build visualizations/dashboards using Tableau.
• Facilitate testing and end-user support of software and process improvement initiatives.
• Create and manage Smartsheet documents, dashboards, and automations to meet business needs.
• Identify unmet internal customer needs and develop possible concepts/solutions to meet those needs.
• Work with corporate leaders to train and onboard them onto our technology platforms.
• Provide first-line software troubleshooting and training for HR software for all business users.
• Maintain protocols needed to protect data confidentiality.
• Manage HR Technology Roadmap.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Smartsheet

SQL

Job description

Introduction

McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

The Business Technologist will have primary responsibility for planning and implementing technology changes, standardizing processes, and supporting various technology platforms such as Jazz HR and BambooHR. The responsibilities of this role include technology project oversight, process mapping, and improvement.This role will work closely with the CHRO Benefits Manager and the L&D Manager to improve technology across the department.They will need to build relationships with and provide a communication bridge between stakeholders and the technology team. This role does not offer relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary product owner (business expert) on internal software and technology development project teams to promote the ideas of the business stakeholders, ensuring what is delivered meets the original goals and objectives of the project.
• Assist in documentation and mapping of requirements, scope definition, and objectives of these projects to ensure alignment with existing business processes and technologies.
• Perform data analytics of complex data sets and build visualizations/dashboards using Tableau.
• Facilitate testing and end-user support of software and process improvement initiatives.
• Create and manage Smartsheet documents, dashboards, and automations to meet business needs.
• Identify unmet internal customer needs and develop possible concepts/solutions to meet those needs.
• Work with corporate leaders to train and onboard them onto our technology platforms.
• Provide first-line software troubleshooting and training for HR software for all business users.
• Maintain protocols needed to protect data confidentiality.
• Manage HR Technology Roadmap.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, HR, or other 4-year degree plus equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in product/program management, business analysis, or other technology-related field.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• At least 1 year of experience with Smartsheet.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sharp analytical skills to creatively solve problems and overcome roadblocks.
• Ability to combine a strong understanding of internal customer needs with an understanding of existing technology infrastructure to create a path to actionable technology-advancing solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Must have the ability to work on multiple tasks at any one time while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Be able to define own role, take on responsibilities, make decisions quickly, and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Strongly prefer experience working with Tableau to build reports and dashboards.
• An understanding of SQL development and use.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.