HRIS Business Analyst

Overview Our client in the transportation industry is looking for a Business Analyst with HRIS experience to join their team. This is a 1 year contract to start (contract to hire possible). Fully remote during the contract (preferably from Texas). If converting to full‑time, relocation to New Braunfels, TX office several days per week will be required. Role Title: Business Analyst – HRIS & Enterprise Systems The Business Analyst – HRIS & Enterprise Systems partners with HR, IT, procurement, vendors, and business stakeholders to analyze requirements, support vendor selection, and deliver HRIS and enterprise solutions within a PMO‑governed environment. This role focuses on requirements analysis, process design, vendor coordination, and solution delivery , with light project management responsibilities to support execution and governance. The role acts as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors , ensuring alignment from RFP through implementation and post‑go‑live support. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis (Primary Focus) Lead requirements elicitation and documentation for HRIS and enterprise system initiatives, including functional, non‑functional, technical, reporting, and compliance requirements. Analyze and document current‑state and future‑state business processes , identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for optimization. Develop process flows, use cases, data flows, and system diagrams to support configuration, development, and testing. Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical teams and vendors. Support data migration activities , including data mapping, cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and reporting. Partner with HR, IT, finance, and compliance teams to ensure solutions meet operational, regulatory, and reporting needs. Support SIT and UAT planning and execution , including test case development, issue tracking, validation, and sign‑off. HRIS & Domain Expertise Serve as a functional liaison for HRIS platforms supporting: Payroll Benefits administration Recruiting and onboarding Performance management Time and attendance Compliance and reporting Support end‑to‑end HRIS implementations, enhancements, and upgrades, from discovery through post‑go‑live stabilization. Collaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot integration, data, and system issues involving APIs, middleware, databases, and reporting platforms . RFP, Vendor Support & Stakeholder Liaison Participate in and support RFP and vendor selection activities , including: Requirements definition and documentation Vendor questionnaires and scoring criteria Proposal evaluation and gap analysis Act as the primary business liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors , ensuring clarity of scope, requirements, and expectations. Facilitate vendor workshops, demos, and design sessions to validate solution fit against business needs. Support contract readiness by ensuring functional and technical requirements are accurately reflected in vendor deliverables. Partner with vendors during implementation to clarify requirements, review designs, support testing, and validate outcomes. Escalate risks, issues, and scope impacts related to vendor delivery and ensure alignment with internal stakeholders. Project & Delivery Support (Secondary Focus) Support project planning activities, including scope definition, milestones, dependencies, and delivery timelines . Assist with risk and issue identification , documentation, and mitigation planning. Track progress and support preparation of weekly project status reports highlighting milestones, issues, risks, and dependencies. Coordinate and facilitate cross‑functional meetings, workshops, and stakeholder reviews. Maintain project and solution documentation to support governance, traceability, and audit readiness. Participate in project close‑out activities, contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications & Experience Required 5–10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Techno‑Functional Analyst in enterprise environments. Strong experience supporting HRIS platforms and HR business processes. Demonstrated experience with: Requirements gathering and documentation Process mapping and gap analysis UAT/SIT coordination Data migration and validation Vendor and stakeholder coordination Working knowledge of enterprise systems, integrations, databases, and system architecture . Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Preferred Experience supporting RFP processes and vendor evaluations . Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) in a PMO environment. Ability to work through ambiguity and drive clarity through analysis and documentation. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Detail‑oriented, analytical, and proactive problem solver. Passion for ownership, accountability, and delivering business value. #J-18808-Ljbffr