Business Analyst

Description We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Business Analyst in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will be working in a fast-paced environment, examining and improving our business processes related to two significant PeopleSoft projects. You will be expected to analyze, map, and document the current state of our technology systems, facilitate Joint Application Development sessions, and build consensus across different teams.Responsibilities: Regularly collaborate with project team members, vendors, and stakeholders to evaluate and document the current state of technology systems and business processes. Apply investigative and analytical skills to gather findings from various information sources. Drive and facilitate Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions. Contribute to the development of strategic project activities and artifacts such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) Diagraming, Business Requirement Document (BRD), Functional Specifications Documentation (FSD), Use Case, Business Case, Feasibility Studies, Gap Analysis, and more. Work within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in both waterfall and Agile environments. Collaborate with HR and Technology partners to support the replacement of multiple timekeeping solutions and the implementation of PeopleSoft Timekeeping and Absence Management. Work with Procurement and Technology partners to support the implementation of eProcurement, Contract Management, Supplier Portal, and Strategic Sourcing. Understand requirement traceability matrix and create and maintain test cases. Assist in technology strategic roadmap planning to ensure alignment with business capabilities and technology needs. Develop asset performance measures, key performance indicators, quality assurance metrics, and improvement measures across multi-functional teams. Perform functional requirement gathering activities for projects and initiatives, developing standardized use cases that can be utilized by implementation teams. Have data work and/or migration experience to include understanding of ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial data) cleansing, Flat File data review, dataset identification, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) work. Requirements Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable Proficiency in PeopleSoft is essential Must have a strong understanding of QA - Quality Assurance Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with various departments Should be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Familiarity with project management methodologies is a plus Should have strong attention to detail and accuracy Must be willing to continue learning and adapting to new technologies or changes in the industry. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .