Business Analyst – HR Operations & Data Analytics
Position Overview
Our Government client located in New York, NY is seeking a Business Analyst – HR Operations & Data Analytics to support high-priority initiatives within a large enterprise HR Operations and Analytics organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who enjoys combining business analysis, project coordination, process improvement, and data analysis to drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Cook up cross-functional projects, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines remain on track.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings to gather business requirements and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Create and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, project trackers, status reports, and executive summaries.
- Analyze business and operational data using Excel and Power BI to generate actionable insights and support decision-making.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership using Microsoft Power BI and PowerPoint.
- Manage document version control, permissions, and collaboration across Microsoft 365 platforms.
- Support process improvement initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies and recommending practical solutions.
- Collaborate with HR, operations, and analytics teams to improve workflows and information management.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in business analysis, project coordination, process improvement, or data analysis.
- Experience working within large, complex, or matrixed organizations.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, including: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data cleansing.
- Experience creating dashboards and visualizations in Power BI.
- Strong business process mapping experience using Microsoft Visio.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting HR, Operations, Shared Services, or Business Transformation teams.
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Workday, or other ERP/HRIS platforms.
- Experience using project or task management tools.
- Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
- Experience supporting enterprise process improvement initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
Desired Skills
- Business Analysis
- Business Process Improvement
- Process Mapping
- Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Visio
- Technical Documentation
- SOP Development
- Reporting & Dashboards
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Techonologies
- Microsoft 365
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- OneDrive
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Project (preferred)
- PeopleSoft / Workday (preferred)
About Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.
Seneca Resources is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.