HR Business Analyst

The HR Business Analyst will serve as an analyst within the Oracle HCM solutions team. This position will be responsible for the support and growth of solutions within the Oracle HCM suite of solutions including Core HCM, Workforce Compensation, Absence Management, Person Management. The role will be focused on maximizing the value of HR technology solutions by maintaining a quality environment, managing complex business processes, and partnering with external vendors and Information Technology to enhance/deploy new capabilities. The analyst will partner with HR COEs(Centers of Excellence) in applying industry best practices to product configurations, consult within their teams and the broader HR on system capabilities and how to best leverage existing functionality, as well as translate HR business requirements into technology solutions. Additional responsibilities include second tier support for end users, change management for business processes and researching industry trends. Individual will need to be able to function in a fast-paced changing environment, manage changing priorities, be responsive, dependable, and discerning when supporting the HR business and coworkers. Individual must multi-task efficiently, manage projects, work independently with little supervision, and keep assignments organized by planning their work and meeting project deadlines.Additional Responsibilities include:Partner and collaborate with COEs to understand business processes and identify opportunities to drive efficiencies through technology solutions, including identifying business requirements, designing processes, testing, and maintaining quality HR solutions.Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of core HCM solutions (position management, workforce management, workforce structures, etc…), integrations, as well as Oracle’s platform as a service.Contribute to process improvement efforts such as issue tracking and resolution as well as knowledge management and collaboration using MS Teams and SharePoint.Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve service desk incidents.Closely partner with Human Resources and Information Technology to creatively advance capabilities and solve business needs.Responsible for reviewing and remediating core HCM related enhancements and impacts provided with patches and quarterly releases.Consult on solution capabilities, support end user needs and manage complex business processes.Manage vendor relationships and influence future product direction through user group participation.Strong knowledge and experience configuring and supporting multiple HR solutions, including support of complex integrations.Experience identifying business needs, communicating expectations to partners, validating quality, and managing the timeline to deliver.Experience in managing multiple small projects and initiatives.Leverage user analytics to drive decisions on system changes and increased training effort.QualificationsUnderstanding of Oracle HCM Cloud core best practices, 3+ years of experience supporting HCM applications.3+ years of recent working experience within the core Oracle HCM suite, Workforce Compensation and Absence Modules requiredKnowledge of HCM Extracts, HDL Loading and Data Modeling/Reporting a plus.Advanced experience with Excel and/or Access to support data analysis and/or manipulation.Experience with MS Suite of productivity tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).Proven written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting.Demonstrated consulting skills, initiative to influence change, proactive thinker.About Southern CompanySouthern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Southern Company ServicesFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-18