Senior ERP Functional Business Analyst (HRM/Payroll) - Advantage

About the role

We are seeking a Senior ERP Functional Business Analyst (HRM/Payroll) to join our CGI team for an ERP modernization project. This is an exciting full-time career opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment on technology systems in supporting our Public Sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead business process workshops and requirements sessions to define future state HR and Payroll solutions aligned with organizational objectives
• Plan and manage functional activities and resources to deliver functional specifications, process documentation, and other project deliverables
• Lead fit gap analysis to evaluate current business processes and design optimized future state HR and Payroll processes
• Develop business concepts and functional designs to support evolving client requirements and maximize use of ERP capabilities
• Analyze and resolve functional issues while providing guidance and support to project teams throughout the implementation lifecycle
• Design, validate, and optimize reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet HR, Payroll, and Business Intelligence requirements
• Collaborate independently with business stakeholders to prepare for workshops, facilitate discussions, and provide trusted advisory support on HR and Payroll processes and ERP functionality
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of HR and Payroll processes with Finance, Benefits, Time and Attendance, and other enterprise functions
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to junior analysts while promoting best practices and continuous process improvement

Requirements

• 6 years of experience implementing ERP solutions such as CGI Advantage, SAP, Workday, or PeopleSoft, with a strong focus on HR and Payroll processes; Finance experience is a plus
• Strong preference for experience with CGI Advantage and familiarity with public sector ERP implementations
• Agile implementation experience with Agile certifications (e.g., SAFE) preferred
• Proven ability to support business process reengineering, organizational change management, and cross-functional initiatives
• Willingness and ability to travel within the US West region as required

Technical and Functional Skills

• Lead and perform functional activities across all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Facilitate requirements gathering and translate business needs into functional designs, user stories, and other project deliverables
• Develop test plans, coordinate test execution, and support defect resolution activities
• Lead peer reviews and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and alignment with business objectives
• Analyze HR and Payroll business issues, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, presentation, and mentoring skills
• Effectively collaborate within virtual and cross-functional teams while managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of self-motivation

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you must have:
• Experience with at least five of the key areas in ERP systems: Benefits, Benefits Administration, Employee Records, HR reporting (including ACA compliance), Payroll, Finance, Compensation, Labor Relations, Staffing Management, Talent Management, Recruiting, Payroll Accounting, Retirement, W2/W4 Tax Reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (CGI Advantage, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.)
• Some technical knowledge of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)