HRIS Business Analyst

The Business Analyst plays a pivotal role within our team, collaborating with key business stakeholders, primarily in People Services, to evaluate new initiatives and changes. This includes analysing the value and benefits of these changes, exploring enhancements and innovations, and providing essential support to stakeholders. With a focus on managing change across various systems, the Business Analyst ensures the identification of the most valuable changes to enhance Admiral's offerings and improve the HR journey for colleagues. The role acts as a bridge between People Services, colleagues undergoing the HR journey, and IT, ensuring the delivery of quality-focused changes and maintaining regular communication and support throughout the change process. Collaboration with the team is vital to influence prioritization and align changes with strategic objectives.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage concurrent projects/changes, addressing various HRIS-related requirements, including but not limited to the incumbent HRIS system iTrent, and other systems such as ATS and L&D solutions.
• Meet with People Services and colleagues to understand and discuss new/existing HRIS-related Business requirements.
• Proactively investigate and monitor HRIS usage and processes, providing recommendations.
• Assist in the analysis of change requests, recommending progressions such as training, process, or system changes.
• Aid in value analysis and prioritization of incoming change requests, identifying HRIS-related business benefits.
• Investigate, understand, and define HRIS-related Business Requirements following Admiral Standards.
• Handover requirements to development teams and testers, working as the HRIS business analysis specialist.
• Collaborate with development and Architecture teams to agree on solutions.
• Assist with testing during development/build to ensure quality HRIS-related changes.
• Assist in sign-off of overall design and acceptance criteria by all relevant parties, including People Services, colleagues, Business Stakeholders & IT.
• Identify and help manage potential problems and risks associated with HRIS-related changes.
• Act as a focal point, providing support throughout the lifecycle of HRIS-related changes.
• Assist with communication of implementation plans to all business stakeholders, developing awareness of forthcoming HRIS release cycles.
• Compile and contribute to Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Information (RFI) documentation when engaging with external vendors.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and other forums as requested.

Skills

The post holder should be self-motivated, committed, and possess the ability to quickly understand new HRIS concepts. Good communication skills are essential, given interaction with colleagues, People Services, senior business stakeholders, IT Business Analysts, IT Managers, and Technicians. Clear documentation of both HRIS requirements and benefits is crucial. The post holder should be a team player, numerate, and a logical thinker with an analytical mind and a desire for professional development.

In addition to the mentioned skills, proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) is ideal. This includes familiarity with HRIS platforms like iTrent, as well as other systems such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Learning & Development (L&D) solutions & general integration with enterprise systems. Understanding the intricacies of various systems broadens the Business Analyst's capability in managing HRIS-related changes. Experience in compiling Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Information (RFI) documentation enhances the ability to engage with external vendors effectively.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Desirable:

• Commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices.
• Strong aptitude for business process modelling.
• A working knowledge of AGILE working practices.
• SEB qualifications or equivalent is advantageous but not essential.

Essential:

• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience with business and functional requirements analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Drive to deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Able to prioritize work.

This is a fixed term contract. 

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits, and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

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