Job Description
HR Business Analyst
Are you an HR Business Analyst who loves solving problems, shaping smarter processes, and turning complex business needs into elegant system solutions?
Do you want a role where your work directly improves the employee experience and drives meaningful organisational change?
If that sounds like you, this opportunity will excite you.
We’re looking for a high-performing HR Business Analyst who wants to play a pivotal role at the intersection of HR, technology, and business transformation. In this role, you won’t just gather requirements—you’ll influence how HR operates, how data flows, and how digital tools enable people across the organisation.
This is your chance to:
✨ Lead analysis that shapes major HR initiatives and system enhancements
✨ Work with modern HR technologies like Oracle HCM Cloud, Workday, or SuccessFactors
✨ Design processes and solutions that streamline HR operations and elevate employee experience
✨ Engage directly with senior HR and business stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor
✨ Drive continuous improvement by spotting opportunities and recommending smarter ways of working
✨ Build your expertise through exposure to transformation programmes and innovative HR technologies
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, people-focused environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your career development is genuinely supported. If you’re an analytical thinker with a passion for HR technology and a drive to make a real impact, this is the perfect platform to elevate your career.
If you're ready to shape the future of HR with meaningful, tech-enabled solutions, we want to hear from you.
HR Business Analyst
Key Responsibilities
Requirements Gathering & Analysis
You will:
* Partner with HR stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear functional and technical requirements.
* Document current-state processes and identify opportunities for optimisation, automation, and standardisation.
* Perform gap analyses to assess alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.
Solution Design & Support
You will:
* Collaborate with HRIS and technology teams to design, enhance, and configure HR systems (e.g., Oracle HCM Cloud, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
* Support testing activities—including unit, system, and user acceptance testing—and ensure timely resolution of defects.
* Assist with data migration, validation, and reporting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement
You will:
* Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings to capture insights and share project updates.
* Produce high-quality documentation, including process maps, functional specifications, and user guides.
Continuous Improvement
You will:
* Monitor HR system performance and identify areas for enhancement.
* Keep up to date with HR technology trends, tools, and best practices to recommend improvements and innovation.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
You will have:
* Strong experience analysing HR processes and supporting HR technology initiatives.
* Familiarity with key HR platforms (with Oracle HCM Cloud preferred) and solid understanding of data management principles.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation capabilities.
* Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
You will have:
* Experience supporting HR transformation or end-to-end system implementation projects.
* Knowledge of reporting tools and data visualisation techniques.
* Relevant certifications such as CBAP, HRIS Certifications, or Business Analysis qualifications.
Additional Information
Why Version 1?
* Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
* Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
* Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
* Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
* Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.
Benefits include:
* Quarterly performance-related profit share
* Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
* Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
* Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running
This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.
Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers
Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!