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IT Functional Analyst - HR
Drive HR Transformation with Technology
Are you ready to make a real impact by blending your passion for technology with the evolving needs of people and culture?
We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative IT Functional Analyst to help shape the future of our HR systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work across departments, shape impactful solutions, and be a critical voice in the evolution of our digital network.
What You’ll Do
In this dynamic role, you’ll serve as a vital link between our HR teams and IT, using your skills to analyze, design, and implement smart, scalable technology solutions. You’ll drive system improvements, support digital transformation, and ensure our HR platforms are not just functional—but adding high value in each of our divisions.
You’ll be hands-on across a wide range of responsibilities, including:
Be The Tech Translator
If you’re passionate about bridging people, processes, and technology, and want to be part of a company that values innovation and impact—this is your opportunity.
#AnalystJobs #HR
Drive HR Transformation with Technology
Are you ready to make a real impact by blending your passion for technology with the evolving needs of people and culture?
We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative IT Functional Analyst to help shape the future of our HR systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work across departments, shape impactful solutions, and be a critical voice in the evolution of our digital network.
What You’ll Do
In this dynamic role, you’ll serve as a vital link between our HR teams and IT, using your skills to analyze, design, and implement smart, scalable technology solutions. You’ll drive system improvements, support digital transformation, and ensure our HR platforms are not just functional—but adding high value in each of our divisions.
You’ll be hands-on across a wide range of responsibilities, including:
Be The Tech Translator
- Work closely with HR stakeholders to understand their needs
- Translate complex business requirements into clear technical specs
- Lead workshops and interviews to dive deep into HR pain points and process needs
- Configure, implement, and support HR systems such as HRIS, payroll, and learning management platforms
- Collaborate with IT to ensure seamless integration with finance, ERP, and other business tools
- Identify and resolve integration challenges
- Manage system updates, upgrades, and new releases
- Align technology with business goals and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Keep stakeholders informed and supported throughout the change journey
- Oversee HR tech projects from concept to completion, including budgets and timelines
- Coordinate across internal teams and external consultants to meet goals
- Ensure clear alignment between people, process, and technology
- Work with vendors and external consultants to bring in expert solutions
- Ensure smooth knowledge transfer and alignment on project objectives and deliverables
- Facilitate training sessions and create learning materials for HR users
- Ensure accurate data flow across HR platforms and systems
- Help HR teams generate reports and dashboards to analyze key HR metrics, employee data, and performance insights
- Ensure integration of data across systems for comprehensive reporting and analysis
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3 years’ experience in a similar role (IT Functional Analyst, Systems Analyst, Business Analyst)
- Experience with Finance and/or HRIS systems (Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, UKG, Workday, etc.)
- Familiarity with data management, analytics tools, and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with system administration tasks, including user access control, software updates, and system maintenance.
- Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and SaaS platforms.
- Understanding of web technologies, APIs, and system integrations.
- Experience with system administration and management of user roles in tools.
- Proven experience working with external consultants and cross-functional teams
- Hybrid work flexibility – enjoy the best of both remote and in-office collaboration, with 2 days from home and 3 days in our Akron office
- A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
- The chance to make a real difference in how our people experience HR
- Professional growth opportunities and in a growing Global organization
If you’re passionate about bridging people, processes, and technology, and want to be part of a company that values innovation and impact—this is your opportunity.
#AnalystJobs #HR