HR Business Analyst

We’re looking for an HR Business Analyst who is wanting to develop their career to join a forward-thinking HR team. This is your chance to make a real impact by reviewing and improving HR processes and systems that support thousands of staff across the organisation.

About The Role

As an HR Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in reviewing and improving end-to-end HR business processes to enhance service design and business outcomes. Working closely with a small team of system specialists, you’ll ensure usability and customer experience are embedded in everything we deliver. You’ll engage with stakeholders across the organisation to understand current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and co-develop solutions. From facilitating workshops to supporting implementation and adoption, you’ll be the bridge between business needs and technical solutions. To achieve this you’ll be performing the following tasks:

• Leading reviews of HR processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitating workshops and gathering insights from stakeholders.
• Translating business requirements into functional specifications.
• Collaborating with system specialists to design user-friendly solutions.
• Supporting testing, training, and implementation activities.
• Acting as a liaison between business users and technical teams.

About you

You’ll bring proven experience in business analysis, ideally within HR or related functions, and a passion for improving processes and systems. You’ll be confident engaging with stakeholders and translating complex requirements into practical solutions. Beyond that, you’ll bring the below skills and experience.

• Proven experience in business analysis (min. 1 year)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to facilitate workshops, gather insights, and act as a trusted liaison between business and technical teams.
• Strong capability in reviewing and improving business processes to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Understanding of service design principles and user-centred approaches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools, including SharePoint and MS Forms.
• Experience within HR/Payroll or related functions and in project environments would be highly regarded, however is not essential for consideration.
• A relevant qualification in Business, HR, or a related discipline is desirable, as is an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The benefits

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their Business Analysis career to gain some real hands-on experience and development, contributing to a meaningful piece of work that will benefit thousands of people every year. You’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative team environment directed by reputable HR leadership, and access to a BA Community of Practice, providing training, mentorship, and best practice frameworks to grow your skills.

Please note that this is a 5 day in office role. There is flexibility in hours for pick ups/drop offs as required.

Contact

All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Matthew Greenwood - e-mail View email address on newzealand.jobradars.com or call View phone number on newzealand.jobradars.com.

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