Business Analyst - Remote Albany NY

Hi NYC AGENCIES WILL REQUIRE IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATES IN ABOUT 5 – 10 WORKING DAYS FROM THE DUE DATE. SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CANDIDATES RESIDE LOCALLY SINCE OUR EXPERIENCE SHOWS THAT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. ALL ITCS-4 POSITIONS LIMIT WORK WEEK TO BE 35 HOURS. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT OVERTIME WILL BE ALLOWED. Job Title: Business Analyst Location: Remote with visits to Albany NY,12203 Duration: 12 Months Months Job Description: Remote with visits to Albany office Contractor must have computer, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available while remote - The Human Resources team at client is seeking an HR Business Analyst to perform HR process streamlining, automation project management, report development, and data queries for high-priority metrics. - These key priorities will support the engagement plan progress and operational tracking to prepare for automation goals. General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience - 3-5 years What skills are needed to be successful in this role? - Self-starter who is able to work with an initial outline of business needs and potential projects, but is comfortable meeting with colleagues across the HR team to fill in the gaps; - Systems, software, and data structure fluency are essential; - Must be adept at data queries, merging data from different systems, and identifying trends and anomalies in data; - Must be very Excel-fluent; should know pivot tables, graphs, and charting capabilities very well; - Highly skilled at understanding user data needs and able to quickly discern process steps and process streamlining opportunities; - Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and be able to be trusted to keep sensitive employee data confidential; - Ability to digest written requirements and also listen well to determine user needs, translating that information to build easily repeatable an