Business Analyst Project Lead

3 days ago

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States AppleOne Employment Services Full time

A confidential state agency is seeking a
Business Analyst – Project Lead
to support modernization and migration initiatives across its
Finance, Administrative, and Human Resources systems
. The selected candidate will play a key role in aligning business processes with technical solutions, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operational workflows using
SAP ECC (SCEIS)
and related systems.

This position bridges business needs with IT capabilities and is ideal for professionals experienced in
HRIS systems
,
business process improvement
, and
data-driven decision-making
.

Key Responsibilities:

System Analysis & Support

  • Analyze and document current financial, HR, and administrative system processes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Recommend and implement system enhancements using
    SAP ECC functionalities
    .
  • Maintain and update system documentation, workflows, and configuration standards.
  • Assist in validating system functionality and ensuring alignment with technical requirements.

Testing & Implementation

  • Participate in
    system upgrades, patches, and enhancement projects
    .
  • Conduct
    unit testing, integration testing, and UAT
    for new system features and process changes.
  • Support deployment activities to ensure smooth implementation with minimal business disruption.

Training & Documentation

  • Create and maintain detailed documentation, including
    user guides, SOPs, and technical references
    .
  • Develop and deliver
    training sessions
    for HR and Finance teams.

Reporting & Data Integrity

  • Generate and analyze reports to support audits, compliance checks, and business reviews.
  • Utilize
    Excel, Power BI, or SAP reporting tools
    to develop dashboards and visualizations.
  • Ensure data quality and consistency across HR and administrative platforms.

Process Improvement & Optimization

  • Conduct gap analyses between current and desired process states.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to streamline workflows and enhance automation.
  • Support compliance with
    HIPAA, FLSA, NIST 800-53, FISMA
    , and related data privacy standards.

Project Management & Collaboration

  • Develop and maintain
    project plans, schedules, and progress reports
    .
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings and ensure consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor deliverables, manage risks, and assist teams in resolving blockers.

Required Skills:

  • Strong ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
  • Experience working with
    HRIS or SAP systems
    .
  • Knowledge of
    state HR/payroll practices
    and data privacy compliance frameworks (
    HIPAA, FLSA
    ).
  • Advanced skills in
    Excel
    ,
    Power BI
    , and reporting/dashboard creation.
  • Proficient in
    Microsoft Office Suite
    (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and
    collaboration tools
    (SharePoint, Teams).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear and concise technical documentation.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with
    SAP SuccessFactors
    or similar HR cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with
    IT security frameworks and best practices
    .
  • Background in
    project management and systems implementation
    .

Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in
    Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
    , or equivalent work experience.

Why Join:

This is an opportunity to contribute to a
statewide modernization initiative
that supports digital transformation across critical administrative systems. The role offers a mix of technical challenge, process optimization, and meaningful public service impact within a collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth.

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