Advanced systems analyst- Workforce Management; Nashville, TN

Now Brewing – Systems Analysts WFM (Advanced)! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Systems Analyst, you’ll deliver and sustain technology and process solutions that enable strategic initiatives and operational improvements. You’ll partner across IT and the business to define requirements, design user-centric solutions, configure and test systems, and support critical production environments—driving alignment and continuous improvement along the way.

• Lead solution design and delivery – define scope and solution options, direct requirements and user stories, partner with project teams on estimates/timelines, and apply Agile/Scrum and Lean techniques to improve processes and outcomes.
• Configure and validate solutions – perform (or direct) application configuration (attributes, workflows, UI changes), support data conversion (extract, load, validation), and build/execute test plans while validating results (including complex queries and operational reporting as needed).
• Own production support and stability – provide (or direct) 24x7 support for critical systems, lead root-cause analysis and trend insights, coordinate cross-team/vendor resolution, and maintain documentation and training for users and support partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Applications, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, plus 7+ years of post-bachelor’s and progressive experience in a related systems analyst role
• Overall 7+ years of experience working on all facets of system development lifecycle supporting and interfacing with systems
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Workforce Management solution (i.e UKG, Ceridian, Kronos, Blue Yonder WFM, etc.) - UKG Preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in central operations and/or Human Capital/Workforce management
• Must have hands‑on system configuration experience in support of solution delivery initiatives within a WFM application
• Required knowledge of SQL and one or more of these DB’s - Oracle, MySQL, Teradata etc.
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Must have experience utilizing user‑centric design concepts in conjunction with agile development and testing processes to support development of highly engaging technology solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication and persuasion skills
• Experience in data analysis using open‑source solutions such as:
  Spark, data bricks, Elastic Search is a plus
• Experience in building Insights from data - associations among data, business rules/logics, data flows, data usages is a plus

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.

Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.

You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This…