Senior IT Business Analyst - HR Technology
Senior IT Business Analyst at furniture maker Haworth, onsite in Holland, MI, serving as the bridge between HR and IT: leading HR tech projects, gathering requirements, and configuring/supporting HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, WorkForce Software, and ADP while driving process improvement across the HR systems landscape.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Holland, Ottawa County
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Business analysis
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, HR (with HR Tech focus), MIS, or equivalent field
- Education equivalency: Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience with no post-secondary education
- 5 years IT business analyst experience in a highly technical or HR technology aligned field with Bachelor's Degree, OR 3 years with Master's Degree
- Able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance
- Unrestricted right to work in the US
Nice to have
- Experience in a combination of IT system support, business process improvement, or enterprise applications
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), SAP Ariba, and integration capabilities
- Experience configuring, implementing, or optimizing HR systems such as SuccessFactors, ADP, workforce management, or other HCM platforms
- SAP SuccessFactors Certified Application Associate credential (especially Employee Central) and/or official WorkForce Software (WFS) Configurator training/certification
- Experience leading or supporting HR technology implementations, upgrades, integrations, or large-scale system enhancements
- Dedicated configuration, optimization, or implementation experience within SAP SuccessFactors and WorkForce Software (WFS)
- Experience identifying and implementing AI-enabled solutions to streamline workflows and automate manual tasks
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
- Manufacturing industry experience
- Ability to translate business needs into functional requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Full description
Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture, we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.
We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.
Discover more here!
We are currently looking for a Senior IT Business Analyst to join our team in Holland, MI.
Job Overview
As an IT Business Analyst supporting Human Resources, you will serve as a strategic link between HR and IT, translating business needs into scalable technology solutions that improve HR processes and systems. You will partner closely with HR, HRIS, and technical teams to support and enhance HR technology applications, including system implementations, integrations, upgrades, and ongoing support. This role leads projects, analyzes requirements, conducts research, and recommends solutions that drive operational efficiency while maintaining compliance and supporting the HR technology roadmap. We are seeking an experienced HR technology leader who can independently lead large-scale initiatives, guide business stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across our HR systems landscape.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead process mapping sessions, analyze existing business processes, and identify areas for improvement and optimization
- Outline costs, benefits, and outcomes for IT projects
- Translate business requirements into detailed functional design specifications that can be understood by developers and system architects
- Manage small to medium-sized IT projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and resources
- Configure systems to meet business requirements and conduct thorough testing to ensure functionality and data integrity
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to business users on system functionality, best practices, and issue resolution. Understand all tools the company currently employs across all functions.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, staying abreast of new trends and identifying opportunities to enhance IT processes, systems, and service delivery.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources (with an HR Tech focus), Management Information Systems (MIS) or equivalent in relevant field of study