HRHCM Business Analyst Contract wERP experience REMOTE

Blue Star Partners LLC; United States; Remote; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star Partners LLC is seeking a remote HR/HCM Business Analyst with strong ERP and HR experience. This contract role focuses on supporting ERP implementation lifecycle, including business process analysis, system configuration, and training.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of related experience and familiarity with tools like Workday and SAP. This position offers competitive compensation based on hourly rates and supports a fully remote working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ERP implementations, change management, or business analysis.
• 5+ years of experience in HR operations, recruiting, or HRIS/ATS system support.
• Must have HCM ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing business processes for optimization.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications.
• Lead change management efforts and training.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Create and maintain documentation.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Data Analysis & Reporting

Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Documentation

Performance Indicators

Team Collaboration

Agility and Adaptability

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Namely

UKG

JazzHR

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Visio

Job description

Job Title: HR/HCM Business Analyst (Contract) w/ERP experience

Location: Remote 100% (U.S.-based only)

Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential extension)

Reports To: ERP Project Manager

Compensation: $70–$80/hour (1099)

Project Overview

As part of its ERP modernization initiative, our client is seeking an ERP HR/HCM Business Analyst to support the full ERP implementation lifecycle, with a focus on leading the implementation for HR, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Recruiting workflows. This role will support system configuration and implementation: Translating business requirements into functional specifications. Configure selected ERP modules in collaboration with vendor and internal teams. Provide essential insights into system capabilities needed to improve the client's HR and talent systems. Work is fully remote, and deliverables will support the future implementation of a modernized ERP solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Process Analysis: Analyze existing business processes to identify areas for optimization and efficiency improvements. Perform Gap analysis to identify discrepancies between the current state and the desired target state of business processes, systems, or capabilities. Recommend solutions to bridge gaps, such as process enhancements, technology capabilities, and/or resource allocation, helping the organization move towards its strategic goals. Use data‑driven insights to measure progress, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• System Configuration and Implementation: Translate business requirements into functional specifications. Configure selected ERP modules in collaboration with vendor and internal teams. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tribal policies.
• Training & Change Management: Lead change management efforts. Collaborate with implementation teams to assess impact and scale of transformation on processes, teams, and stakeholders. Evaluate the capabilities and resources needed for implementation, such as training, communication, or technology. Develop training materials and conduct end‑user sessions. Conduct readiness assessment to ensure a smooth transition during UAT and implementation phases. Support stakeholders through operational change, recommending and driving solutions to challenges posed by transformation initiatives.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Lead UAT effort. Work closely with technology partners to develop and validate test cases that align with business needs. Ensure UAT schedules, outcomes, and feedback are communicated effectively to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and readiness for deployment. Validate data migration and reporting accuracy. Resolve issues during testing phases.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation, including process flows, requirements specifications, assessments, and training materials, to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and successful implementation of change initiatives.
• Go‑Live & Post‑Implementation Support: Provide hands‑on support during go‑live. Monitor system performance and user feedback. Optimize configurations and ensure knowledge transfer.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in ERP implementations, change management, business analysis, process analysis, or related roles.
• 5+ years of experience in HR operations, recruiting, or HRIS/ATS system support.
• Must have HCM ERP experience.
• Familiarity with tools such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Namely, UKG, or JazzHR.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and process mapping tools such as Visio.

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking: Proven ability to think strategically, question assumptions, and approach problems from multiple angles to develop solutions.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong experience in analyzing complex processes and data sets, with a track record of using data to drive process improvement decisions.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Competence with business intelligence tools for tracking KPIs and supporting decision‑making.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated expertise in preparing and delivering presentations to leadership, and in clear, concise documentation that effectively communicates complex information.
• Time Management Skills: Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables.
• Documentation: Demonstrated ability in producing and managing comprehensive documentation, including change‑management plans, analysis, assessments, training, implementation, and communication plans.
• Performance Indicators: Experience in using data to develop and monitor KPIs and OKRs to align change‑management efforts with strategic business objectives.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working with diverse teams across multiple business areas, demonstrating the ability to manage diverse perspectives and drive consistent process improvement initiatives.
• Agility and Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment of continual change, with comfort in navigating ambiguity, adapting to shifting priorities, and leading process improvements in a dynamic setting.