Advisor - Peoplesoft Business Analyst

Reporting to the Manager of HR Business Support Services, this key position serves as a liaison between the AHS Human Resource Department, AHS HR Shared Services, and AHS IT. The Advisor - PeopleSoft Business Analyst provides system support and analysis to leverage technology solutions to meet the needs of HR Shared Services, AHS HR, and all users of Alberta Health Services' human resource management systems (PeopleSoft, Recruitment Management System, and e-Records). This role is part of a team of HRMS analysts responsible for assessing needs for various business functions, assisting business users, and aiding management in identifying and analyzing options and recommending business process enhancements.

As a Functional Analyst as part of the HR Business Support Services team, you will be part of the team providing effective expertise to facilitate the delivery and support of various PeopleSoft modules; troubleshoot issues; analyze current system and business processes; and develop recommendations for implementing enhancements, fixes, or new processes. The role requires below skill set, including: HRMS Modules: Extensive hands-on experience with HRMS modules such as HR Administration, Manager/Employee Self Service, Position Management, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Pension, Payroll Accounting, Recruitment and Time and Labor. Query/Report Development: Proficiency in developing queries/reports to meet business requirements. System Integration: Knowledge of system integration techniques to ensure seamless operation with other systems. Troubleshooting: Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve system issues. Data Analysis: Ability to perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support decision-making. Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies to provide oversight from design through implementation on system enhancements and configuration requests. Functional Documentation: Competence in preparing, developing, and implementing detailed functional system design specifications, test plans, and user documentation. Testing and Validation: Experience in developing test strategies, planning, and executing test phases to ensure system enhancements meet the required standards. Functional Support: Provide ongoing Functional support to operations and troubleshooting issues. MS Office Tools: Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, and Visio to support project management and documentation efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong business and functional knowledge of HR Administration, Manager, and Employee Self Service. They should have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience within the last 10 years as a Business Analyst in an HRMS environment. A university degree in Business, Human Resources, BA Certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrated by progressively more responsible roles or positions is required. They should demonstrate successful experience in conducting business requirements analysis activities, applying an analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking, developing impact analysis, as well as developing functional, application, and process strategies, solutions, and plans. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in developing test strategies, planning and executing test phases, and assessing implementation readiness (organizational, application, and support).

The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in conducting business requirements analysis activities, showcasing a strong analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking. Experience in developing impact analyses and creating functional, application, and process strategies, solutions, and plans is essential. The candidate should be adept at developing test strategies, planning, and executing test phases, and assessing implementation readiness across organizational, application, and support areas. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Publisher, Word, and Visio is required. The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with all levels of the organization. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, are crucial.

Project upgrade experience is an asset. Experience working with a large, complex, and unionized HR/Payroll/ Payroll Accounting processing organization is an asset.