HRIS Business Systems Analyst / Project Manager

Job Title: HRIS Business Analyst / Project Manager (HR, Payroll, Recruiting)Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Business Analyst / Project Manager to support the selection and potential implementation of a new HRIS platform covering HR, Payroll, and Recruiting.

This role is approximately 70–75% business analysis and 25–30% project management. Responsibilities include leading requirements gathering, supporting vendor selection, developing demonstration scripts, and preparing the organization for implementation.

You will work within a structured, proven delivery model with a direct line to a Project Director/Account Manager throughout the engagement. This is a plug-and-play environment with established templates, tools, and processes designed for efficiency.

This is a full-time, primarily remote role supporting a private organization (~300 employees), with an initial 4-month engagement (selection phase + transition) and the potential to extend through full implementation (~10 months total).

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Analysis

• Lead requirements gathering sessions across HR, Payroll, and Recruiting stakeholders
• Document current and future state processes and translate into clear functional and technical requirements
• Define requirements for data conversion, integrations/interfaces, reporting, roles, and permissions
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain organized, traceable requirements documentation

Project Management

• Manage timelines, meetings, deliverables, risks, and action items
• Support communication across stakeholders, leadership, and vendors
• Ensure alignment between business needs, project activities, and vendor deliverables
• Lead implementation transition activities, including knowledge transfer of requirements, decisions, and key context
• Ensure continuity between selection outputs and implementation inputs to minimize rework

Vendor Selection & Demonstration Support

• Develop vendor demonstration scripts based on real business scenarios
• Prepare vendors to ensure demos are structured, relevant, and comparable
• Facilitate and support vendor demo sessions
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate and score vendors
• Support selection decision-making, including documentation and follow-ups

Vendor Transition

• Support handoff from selection to implementation team/vendor
• Ensure requirements are clearly understood and carried forward
• Validate alignment between selected solution and documented requirements

Phase 2: Implementation Execution (Optional Extension)

• Continue as BA/PM support throughout implementation (if extended)
• Support design sessions, requirements clarification, and configuration validation
• Develop and support test scripts, UAT coordination, and issue tracking
• Maintain alignment between implementation activities and business requirements
• Support stakeholder communication, readiness, and adoption

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as ADP, UKG/Kronos, UltiPro (UKG Pro), or similar
• Experience across HR, Payroll, and Recruiting systems
• Strong experience in requirements gathering and documentation (functional and technical)
• Experience with data conversion, integrations/interfaces, and reporting requirements
• Understanding of roles, permissions, and information security within HR systems
• Experience supporting vendor selection, including demos and scoring
• Experience with project management tools such as SharePoint, JIRA, MS Project, or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting HR teams and core HR processes

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting HRIS implementations
• Familiarity with RFP processes and vendor evaluation methods
• Experience in organizations with 200–1,000 employees
• Ability to work within structured processes while adapting to team needs

Work Environment & Details

• Start: Early May
• Duration:
• Phase 1: ~4 months (Selection + Transition)
• Phase 2: Extension to ~10 months total (Implementation, if applicable)
• Location: Primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings as needed
• Employment Type: Open to W-2 or 1099 (B2B/contract)
• Allocation: ~70–75% Business Analysis / ~25–30% Project Management

Pay: $75.00 - $95.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote