HRHCM Business Analyst wERP REMOTE

Job Title: HR/HCM Business Analyst (Contract) w/ERP experience

Location: Remote 100% (U.S.

-based only)

Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential extension)

Reports To: ERP Project Manager

Compensation: $70–$80/hour (1099)

As part of its ERP modernization initiative, our client is seeking an ERP HR/HCM Business Analyst to support the full ERP implementation lifecycle, with a focus on leading the implementation for HR, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Recruiting workflows. This role will support system configuration and implementation:
Translating business requirements into functional specifications. Configure selected ERP modules in collaboration with vendor and internal teams. Provide essential insights into system capabilities needed to improve the client's HR and talent systems. Work is fully remote, and deliverables will support the future implementation of a modernized ERP solution.

• Business Process Analysis: Analyze existing business processes to identify areas for optimization and efficiency improvements. Perform Gap analysis to identify discrepancies between the current state and the desired target state of business processes, systems, or capabilities. Recommend solutions to bridge gaps, such as process enhancements, technology capabilities, and/or resource allocation, helping the organization move towards its strategic goals. Use data‑driven insights to measure progress, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• System Configuration and Implementation: Translate business requirements into functional specifications. Configure selected ERP modules in collaboration with vendor and internal teams. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tribal policies.
• Training & Change Management: Lead change management efforts. Collaborate with implementation teams to assess impact and scale of transformation on processes, teams, and stakeholders. Evaluate the capabilities and resources needed for implementation, such as training, communication, or technology. Develop training materials and conduct end‑user sessions. Conduct readiness assessment to ensure a smooth transition during UAT and implementation phases. Support stakeholders through operational change, recommending and driving solutions to challenges posed by transformation initiatives.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Lead UAT effort. Work closely with technology partners to develop and validate test cases that align with business needs. Ensure UAT schedules, outcomes, and feedback are communicated effectively to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and readiness for deployment. Validate data migration and reporting accuracy. Resolve issues during testing phases.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation, including process flows, requirements specifications, assessments, and training materials, to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and successful implementation of change initiatives.
• Go‑Live & Post‑Implementation Support: Provide hands‑on support during go‑live. Monitor system performance and user feedback. Optimize configurations and ensure knowledge transfer.

• 5+ years of experience in ERP implementations, change management, business analysis, process analysis, or related roles.
• 5+ years of experience in HR operations, recruiting, or HRIS/ATS system support.
• Must have HCM ERP experience.
• Familiarity with tools such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Namely, UKG, or .
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and process mapping tools such as Visio.

• Critical Thinking: Proven ability to think strategically, question assumptions, and approach problems from multiple angles to develop solutions.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong experience in analyzing complex processes and data sets, with a track record of using data to drive process improvement decisions.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Competence with business intelligence tools for tracking KPIs and supporting decision‑making.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated expertise in preparing and delivering presentations to…