Senior IT/HCM Business Analyst (HYBRID)

1872 Consulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 125.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus Eligible

Hybrid Schedule

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is looking for a Senior IT/HCM Business Analyst with a focus on Workday. In this pivotal role, you will support enterprise-wide Human Capital Management initiatives, collaborating closely with HR and IT leadership. Your expertise in HCM systems and strong communication skills will help bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to work onsite in downtown Chicago while also enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive significant change in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in Business Analysis or similar roles with HCM systems experience.
• Strong SQL skills and ability to manage small to medium projects.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize projects.
• Document user stories and support the software development lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Business Analysis

HCM systems

SQL queries

Project Management

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Senior IT/HCM Business Analyst – Workday Focus

Chicago, IL – onsite 3 days/week in the loop; work from home 2 days/week

Compensation & Schedule

• Target Salary Range: $125,000 – $135,000 (based on experience and location)
• Bonus Eligible
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite in downtown Chicago (Loop), 2 days remote

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior IT Portfolio Analyst to support enterprise-wide Human Capital Management (HCM) initiatives. This high-visibility role will support and drive both strategic and operational projects across Core HR, Recruiting, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Benefits.

In this role, you will partner closely with HR and IT leadership to gather requirements, evaluate and recommend solutions, and help lead modernization efforts, including the early phases of a major HCM system replacement project. You'll act as a translator between the business and technical teams—leveraging your product analysis and HR systems experience to move the portfolio forward.

This position is ideal for a technically fluent analyst with strong communication skills and a desire to contribute to enterprise-scale change in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand needs, gather requirements, and prioritize project roadmaps.
• Conduct functional and technical analysis to evaluate solution options, perform data research, and recommend improvements.
• Document user stories, use cases, process flows, mockups, and data mappings.
• Support the entire software development lifecycle, including design reviews, testing coordination, and post-implementation support.
• Write and execute SQL queries for data validation and issue resolution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for HCM-related systems and processes.
• Balance operational support (50%) with strategic project work (50%).
• Maintain institutional knowledge of current systems and identify opportunities for modernization.
• Mentor junior team members and support a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.
• Monitor industry trends and contribute to decision-making on future-state tools and strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Program Analysis, or a similar role
• Hands-on experience with HCM systems (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle HCM)
• Strong experience managing small to medium projects
• Proven ability to translate business needs into functional and technical requirements
• Experience writing and running moderate to complex SQL queries
• Familiarity with HR business processes, system design, and change management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analytics tools
• Prior experience with HCM system replacements or large transformation projects
• Experience working in legal, financial, pharmaceutical, or professional services industries
• Prior experience mentoring team members or acting as a subject matter expert
• Strong presence, communication, and ability to partner with stakeholders at all levels

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Legal Services, and Professional Services