IT Projects Business Analysis JG5

Gilder Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support HR systems initiatives focusing on Workday, US Payroll, and Benefits Integration. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience, strong knowledge of HR processes, and the ability to translate complex problems into clear solutions. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, along with a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with 8+ years as a Business Analyst.
• Proven expertise in HR processes and US Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Workday and Benefits Integration.

Responsibilities

• Capture and document business problems and requirements.
• Translate business requirements into system functionality.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure business needs are met.
• Define acceptance criteria and coordinate testing.

Skills

HR processes

US Payroll

Workday

Data/process analysis

Stakeholder management

Agile

Education

CBAP certification

PMI-PBA certification

Job description

United Global Technologies -Houston, TX, United States

We are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support HR systems initiatives with a focus on Workday, US Payroll, and Benefits Integration. In this role, you will partner closely with stakeholders to capture business needs, define functional and non-functional requirements, and drive solution design that aligns with organizational goals. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, translating complex technology concepts into clear business outcomes while ensuring compliance, usability, and long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and document business problems, value drivers, and requirements, considering health, safety, security, usability, and data needs.
• Translate business requirements into system functionality, evaluating feasibility, risks, and business impact.
• Assess and model processes, data flows, and system capabilities; identify areas for improvement.
• Develop clear, traceable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and software vendors to ensure business needs are met.
• Configure and document software and processes using established tools and standards.
• Define acceptance criteria and coordinate testing to validate solutions.
• Build and present business cases to support solution prioritization and funding decisions.
• Lead stakeholder engagement sessions, balancing competing priorities and building consensus.
• Stay current on HR technology, architecture, and vendor solutions; bring innovative approaches to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with at least 8 years as a Business Analyst.
• Proven expertise in HR processes and US Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Workday and Benefits Integration.
• Experience with Agile and hybrid project delivery methods.
• Strong skills in data/process analysis, systems engineering concepts, and data visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to align business requirements with system capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Preferred: CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA certification.

What We’re Looking For

A systematic problem solver with attention to detail, capable of guiding stakeholders through complex decisions while keeping projects on track. You should be comfortable facilitating large design sessions, handling competing objectives, and adjusting expectations in a dynamic environment.