Business Systems Analyst People Technology

Amplify is a leader in K–12 education, providing next-generation curriculum and assessment solutions. They are seeking a detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst to optimize People Technology and HR processes, collaborating with various departments to enhance Human Capital Management systems and support organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Product Owner (People Tech) and People Operations stakeholders to define and prioritize the product vision for HCM functions, including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Time & Attendance
• Proactively conduct requirements walkthroughs and workshops to clarify needs with development and business teams
• Accurately identify and document all key use cases and functional requirements to support the People Tech roadmap
• Acquire requirements for sophisticated system improvements (specifically within Workday and integrated systems) and document them in the format of user stories and acceptance criteria
• Build business and technical workflows that support and outline the processes the business follows to perform its functions, specifically focusing on the employee lifecycle and HR compliance
• Review processes and procedures and provide recommendations to the People Operations team regarding ways to optimize efficiencies and standardize data integrity
• Facilitate communication across departments to identify potential changes to upstream or downstream processes that impact Payroll, Benefits, and HR Reporting
• Partner with the People Tech Product Owner to manage the details of requirements (epics and user stories) within the backlog, ensuring user stories are aligned to business personas
• Perform and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for initial implementations and Workday upgrades
• Create comprehensive test plans that align test cases with business requirements and acceptance criteria
• Prioritize information for Change Control meetings and acquire vital approval for the release and deployment of system changes
• Leverage various datasets to solve complex issues and drive business decisions, ensuring strict confidentiality regarding sensitive employee and contractor data
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to the configuration of Workday and associated People Technology systems
• Collaborate with Product Owners to scope strategic initiatives and assess technical feasibility
• Research industry standard best practices for HRIS/HCM processes (e.g., privacy regulations, payroll automation) and proactively propose system enhancements that align the People Team with industry standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or related role
• Strong understanding HR and Payroll business processes, controls, and compliance considerations
• Experience with Workday or similar Tier-1 enterprise HRIS systems (e.g., UKG, SAP, SuccessFactors)
• Experience utilizing data management concepts to maintain data integrity across integrated systems
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with the ability to handle sensitive/confidential data
• Deep knowledge of Workday HCM, Payroll, and Recruiting modules
• Workday Pro, Lean Six Sigma or PMP certifications
• Experience working with Agile Methodologies and best practices, specifically in writing user stories and managing backlogs
• Background in the K-12 education industry