Senior ERP Business Analyst

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton is seeking a Senior ERP Business Analyst focused on Human Resources. You will lead business analysis and ERP implementation efforts by partnering with HR and IT to optimize HR processes and align technology with institutional goals.

Responsibilities include conducting discovery, documenting requirements, mapping processes, and supporting validation and user acceptance testing. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of business analysis experience.
• Minimum 3 years supporting ERP implementations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence abilities.
• Experience with HR processes and ERP projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions and document HR requirements.
• Create process maps, perform gap analyses, and maintain traceability.
• Participate in ERP implementations including configuration validation and UAT.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Management.
• Build consensus with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Business analysis

ERP implementation

Requirements gathering

Process modeling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

CBAP

PMI-PBA

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

The University of Dayton is hiring a Senior ERP Business Analyst specializing in Human Resources. This role requires leading business analysis and ERP implementation efforts by collaborating with HR stakeholders and IT to enhance processes and align technology solutions with institutional goals.

Highlights

• Lead discovery sessions and document business and functional requirements for HR operations.
• Develop process maps, perform gap analyses, and maintain requirements traceability.
• Participate in ERP implementation activities including configuration validation and user acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on processes such as Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits Administration, and Talent Management.
• Require experience with business process modeling and creating business analysis artifacts.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years of business analysis experience including 3 years supporting ERP implementations.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, Workday HCM experience, and industry certifications like CBAP or PMI-PBA.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus are essential.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and high-level stakeholders in higher education is preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US full-time without visa sponsorship.