The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The TeamThe Human Resources team takes on complex challenges supporting the mission of the Gates Foundation around the globe. You'll work alongside a diverse group of HR professionals who are passionate about creating an excellent employee experience, providing client-focused solutions, and implementing consistent and equitable people practices.
The HR Business Analyst (HRBA) team sits within the HR team in the Business Operations division and provides traditional analysis services to our fellow HR and Payroll teams. Our team performs business analysis activities including process documentation and improvement, requirements elicitation and documentation, participation in system design, requirements management, user acceptance testing facilitation and support, and system documentation. Additionally, our team is expected to work on multiple assignments concurrently, drive small to midsize projects, and occasionally provide 2nd or 3rd tier support for production issues. Our team works directly with other HR and Payroll teams, and there is a large opportunity to influence HR process & technology strategy through these interactions. All roles on this team demand a problem-solving, analytical mindset, with great organization and attention to detail.
This role provides Business Analysis skills and services to other HR and Payroll teams. A large part of the role is focused on understanding the business needs for HR run-of-business events, translating those needs into process and system requirements, and working with HR & partner IT teams to build, test, and deploy changes to processes and systems. At times this role might also perform light project management duties. A successful candidate for this role is able to work on 1-2 small/medium items concurrently, while also providing ongoing 2nd tier support for other HR users. You are required to be knowledgeable and have an understanding of HR business processes and know how to work within HR applications (e.g., a suite of applications, inclusive of, but not limited to, Workday) to optimize those processes.
*This position is a limited-term position for 36months. Relocation will not be provided.
What You’ll Do
Provide subject matter expertise on HR technology, processes, reports, and integrations while identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement across HR technologies and integration with up and downstream systems, including conducting analysis of existing business processes, and identifying and evaluating possible re-configuration/ solutions in response to business issues and challenges.
Elicit, document, and manage requirements for process and technical changes.
Partner with IT to design, develop, and deploy technical changes.
Perform unit testing and facilitate business testing for technical changes.
Provide ad-hoc 2nd tier support for HR or Payroll issues.
Advocate for HR and Payroll stakeholders and end users across the foundation.
Provide ad-hoc or special project data analysis to HR or foundation colleagues that enable them to achieve their goals and drive decision-making.
Drive small project teams forward by scheduling and running regular project meetings or ceremonies.
Establish small project communication patterns/channels, and information sharing channels.
Coordinate small project team activities and monitor project progress to ensure success.
Your Experience
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
4+ years of experience as a business analyst or related role.
Experience in implementing or supporting Workday application, as well as software development and/or system configuration.
Experience supporting HR applications.
Experience working in an agile environment that has a focus on Cloud/SaaS, out-of-the-box solutions.
Experience mapping business capabilities to technology solutions.
Ability to identify continual improvement opportunities for HR processes or technologies.
Delivery experience in Agile, Scrum, and Cloud environment.
Knowledge of an HR ecosystem inclusive of, but not limited to, benefits, payroll, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and HR law.
Knowledge of relationship building and consulting skills, including development of effective relationships with HR and Payroll team members.
*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
The salary range for this role is $105,400 to $158,000 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $114,900 to $172,300 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.
Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Candidate Accommodations
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Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.