Senior HR Business Analyst

RS&H; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Senior HR Business Analyst to shape how HR data, processes, and systems support business outcomes. You will translate business needs into actionable insights and guide technology enhancements for organizational success.

The role partners with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to drive data-driven initiatives, improve HR processes, and deliver measurable impact across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR analytics and HRIS implementations.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and at least one data visualization tool (Power BI or Tableau).
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS platform.
• Ability to define requirements and support UAT for HR technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR process improvement initiatives with defined scope and success metrics.
• Review and approve HR process documentation and SOPs.
• Ensure data-informed process changes aligned with strategy.
• Define HR reporting requirements and KPIs with leadership.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Deliver actionable insights to HR leaders and stakeholders.
• Gather requirements for HR systems and technology changes.
• Support UAT to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and stakeholders to drive project delivery.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and approvals across HR initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Support compensation analysis and organizational design efforts.

Skills

HR analytics

HRIS

UAT

Data visualization

Excel

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Opportunity

The Senior HR Business Analyst plays a key role in shaping how HR data, processes, and systems support business outcomes. Sitting at the intersection of people analytics, process improvement, and technology, this role ensures HR initiatives are data-driven, well-defined, and effectively delivered. This individual partners closely with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable insights, improve HR processes, and guide technology enhancements that drive organizational success.

Role

What You Can Expect to Do in This Role

• Lead HR process improvement initiatives by defining scope, priorities, and success measures
• Review and approve process documentation, including workflows and standard operating procedures
• Ensure process changes are informed by data and aligned with organizational strategy
• Define HR reporting requirements and key performance indicators in partnership with leadership
• Analyze workforce data (e.g., headcount, attrition, compensation, recruiting, engagement) to identify trends and inform decisions
• Deliver accurate, actionable insights to HR leaders and business stakeholders
• Gather and document business requirements for HR systems and technology changes
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business needs prior to launch
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Manage project scope, timelines, and business approvals across HR initiatives
• Present findings, recommendations, and updates to leadership
• Support compensation analysis and organizational design efforts

To be successful in this role, you will possess

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in HR analytics, HRIS, or business analysis
• Experience owning business requirements and supporting UAT for HR technology projects
• Proficiency in Excel and at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Hands‑on experience with an HRIS platform
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred experience

• Experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with Agile or project management methodologies
• Knowledge of HR compliance frameworks (e.g., FLSA, EEOC, GDPR)
• Exposure to AI tools used in HR environments
• Experience with SQL or Python for data analysis
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or CBAP

Why Join Us

• Play a strategic role in transforming how HR supports the business through data and insights
• Partner with leadership to influence key workforce and organizational decisions
• Work on high-impact projects that improve processes, systems, and employee experience
• Be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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The Company

Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.