Sr. Business Data Analyst – HR Technology (Hartford, CT - Hybrid Work Schedule)

Sr Consult Bus Data Analysis - GA07AE

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We are seeking a Senior Business Data Analyst to join our HR Technology team. As a key player in our organization, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our Workday human capital management system and drive business success. ​ 

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working from our Hartford, CT office3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

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Responsibilities: ​ 

• Maintain data mapping documents, business matrix and/or other data design artifacts that define business data requirements and transformation rules​ 

• Manage requirements for data integrations with internal and external vendors, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and maintaining clear records for auditing purposes. ​ 

• Act as a consultative liaison between the business, developers, and data & analytics teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of objectives. ​

• Work in an agile environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams. ​ 

• Collaborate across multiple areas of HR, including Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning, Data & Analytics, Compensation, Operations, Benefits and the business to maximize technology investments and value. ​ 

• Partner with external vendors on the implementation of system changes, ensuring seamless integration and minimizing downstream impacts to data and reporting. ​ 

• Gather and document business requirements from HR domain leads and translate them into technical specifications. ​ 

• Create and implement end-to-end testing plans, partnering heavily with the HR Data & Analytics team to consider downstream impacts and ensure data quality throughout the testing process. ​ 

• Aid team members in elicitation efforts by selecting appropriate approaches and identifying gaps or areas to explore. ​ 

• Select the appropriate tools and techniques based on project and assignment objectives. ​ 

• Mentor team members to drive awareness of new approaches and improve execution of known techniques. ​ 

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Qualifications: ​ 

• Extensive knowledge of business area functions and familiarity with system and technology alternatives. ​

• In-depth knowledge of HR technology and systems such as Workday, Qualtrics and others required  ​ 

• Experience with business requirements or data analysis, modern cloud-based data warehouse management, and reporting.​ 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Data Analysis, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline. ​ 

• Minimum of five years of solid, diverse work experience in an IT Agile (Scrum) environment ​ 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. ​ 

• Strong analytical ability, judgment, and management skills. ​ 

• Ability to work effectively with clients, IT management, and staff. ​ 

• Expert facilitator with a track record of successful collaboration. ​ 

• Strong leadership skills to drive projects forward. ​ 

• Effective presentation skills to convey complex information clearly. ​ 

• Fluent in vendor management practices.  

• Inspire and uplift the team through a consistently positive attitude, fostering an environment where positivity is the norm, not the exception. 

• Approach every interaction with positive intent, trust and open communication within the team. 

• Bring a problem-solving mindset, challenging the status quo and providing strategic insights to drive the business forward. 

• Demonstrate adept critical thinking and can navigate complex challenges, ensuring solutions are well-considered from all angles and impacts. 

• Prospective team members should demonstrate the ability to own projects from inception to completion, considering all stakeholders and delivering comprehensive solutions. 

• Actively engage in cross-functional collaboration, providing insights and recommendations to enhance business processes and outcomes. 

• Seek out and value diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where every voice is heard and respected. 

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to personal and professional development, with a commitment to learning and adapting in a dynamic busines