Business Systems Analyst IV

Who We Are

Robert Half is seeking a Business Systems Analyst IV who analyzes business problems to be solved with automated solutions, processes, and procedures. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user and system requirements. Create specifications for systems to meet business requirements. The Business Systems Analyst IV may configure system settings and options and lead cross-functional linked teams to address business or systems issues. This position will be responsible for integrations, documentation, and post-production support for Workday Financials, Payroll, and HCM.

What You'll Do

• Reviews and provides strategic direction on design proposals, ensuring alignment with business requirements and drives necessary changes across teams.
• Exercises professional judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results on new or special assignments. 
• Oversees and mentors the BSA team guiding engagement with business stakeholders and technical teams. requirements and performing system/data analysis and quantifying risks; creating processes, procedures, and contingency plans; and implementing team performance measures.
• Acts as a senior leader and subject matter expert on complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Provides input into continuous improvement and innovations to realize measurable productivity results from identified improvement initiatives.  
• Leads resource planning and allocations in accordance with RH standard Methodologies to ensure projects and initiatives are properly staffed to meet knowledge and timeline requirements.
• Leads reviews and obtains formal approval from Business Owners, DEV, and QA on extensively detailed functional requirements.  
• Draws on advanced experience with large-scale systems and interaction design principles to optimize application solutions across various departments. 
• Leads resolution of complex design challenges, ensuring alignment and timely delivery; mentors and guides Levels I-III.
• Partners with senior business stakeholders to define and drive system implementation strategy; mentors and guides Levels I-III.
• Creates and/or orchestrates program plans for the entire development lifecycle, including maintenance planning.
• Contributes to all aspects of Change Management for BSA Team(s) and user community. 
• Creates and manages delivery of milestones across teams for the entire development lifecycle.
• Identifies/defines work packages (tasks): identifying task, work effort (LOE) and dependencies; collaborates when appropriate across teams.
• Uses wide-ranging experience and knowledge of professional concepts to employ effective judgment in the responsive resolution of mission critical user inquiries, issues, and concerns. 
• Collaborates with technical and BSA teams to ensure optimal execution and implementation of maintenance, enhancement, and project work.
• Ensures that effective processes are defined, implemented, and institutionalized that assure overall service levels are met.
• Develops relationships with business and IT development teams to provide effective service management; mentors and guides Levels I-III.
• Leads resources to investigate/communicate/resolve P1-Critical System Issues.
• Communicates status, risks, and resolution plans to senior and executive leadership.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Deep expertise in Workday integration practices with a strong understanding of upstream and downstream system dependencies. Advanced knowledge of Operational, KPI and Analytical Reporting.  
• Solid understanding of business data, databases, data management and Data Warehouse. Understanding of project implementation. (e.g., management of scope, timeline, and budget), SDLC and application development approach. SMLE level of business acumen in multiple functional areas, with expertise in a minimum of two areas
• Extensive in-depth knowledge of multiple enterprise applications. 
• Experienced and knowledgeable of at two or more system development and/or project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall, PMI). 
• Understanding of the technical architecture of the business’ applications and platforms.
• Promotion to this level includes peer interview and review.
• Ability to define and create very complex process flow diagrams or flowcharts that demonstrate the "to be" business or system process flow.
• Ability to gather and synthesize requirements effectively; document requirements and confirm observations with Business and IT Stakeholders and Senior Management. 
• Ability to create detailed and complex test plans for large/enterprise level initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop BSA team members based upon directions from senior team members.
• Ability to provide guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day support to BSA team.
• Ability to participate, facilitate, conduct meetings, gather information, and present status to Stakeholders and Senior Management.

The typical annual salary range for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

$109,000.00 - $165,000.00

We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at https://roberthalfbenefits.com.

Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Robert Half’s Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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