Business Analyst

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Business Analyst with Ellucian Banner HR/Payroll expertise to support our Director of HRIS in daily operations while assisting with a Workday implementation. This role will focus on troubleshooting HR system issues, gathering requirements, supporting data reporting, and configuring Banner HR. The ideal candidate will have a strong functional understanding of HRIS systems, work closely with HR and technical teams, and help drive system enhancements and data integrity.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of HRIS in managing day-to-day HR system operations while Workday is being implemented.
• Troubleshoot HR system and data issues, working closely with HR teams to resolve problems efficiently.
• Gather and analyze HR business requirements, translating them into actionable solutions.
• Work with technical teams to ensure proper data reporting, system fixes, and new configurations in Banner HR.
• Support data integrity efforts, including data validation, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Banner HR/Payroll, escalating issues to IT and Ellucian support when necessary.
• Manage security access reviews, ensuring HR system access aligns with job roles and compliance policies.
• Configure new Banner HR functionalities and assist in optimizing manual processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations on reporting strategies, system improvements, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Ellucian Banner HR/Payroll Module (strongly preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot HRIS system issues and collaborate with both functional and technical teams.
• Experience in HR data gathering, reporting, and compliance (e.g., ACA, IPEDS, NJ New Hire Report).
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and assist in data validation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Chart Summaries, Data Analysis).
• Understanding of HR processes, reporting needs, and system configurations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to liaise with HR and IT teams effectively.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cognos for HR reporting and analytics.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow HR Service Delivery Module.
• Experience in PeopleSoft HR may be considered if strong Banner experience is not available.
• This is a functional/technical role, requiring the ability to communicate with developers but not extensive programming or SQL expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong HRIS background, be detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment