Sr Business Systems Analyst - #1404383

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

We are hiring a Senior Business Systems Analyst to assist the Budget & Forecasting Product Owner in managing the team's backlog, gathering and documenting business requirements, executing on release plans, and providing administrative support in data analysis and functional testing for revenue forecasting within the Anaplan Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) tool. The ideal candidate is an organized and proactive problem-solver with strong analytical and communication skills to deliver impactful Anaplan solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Knowledge & Stakeholder Management

The Anaplan Business Systems Analyst will collaborate with the Product Owner and the business users to document and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications for development teams. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes, systems, and data to develop solutions that address complex problems and accelerate value for stakeholders.

Backlog Management - Collaborate with the Product Owner to create, maintain, and prioritize the team’s backlog to align with business objectives.

Requirements Gathering and Documentation - Work closely with internal stakeholders to elicit, document and validate detailed business and functional requirements; translate business requirements into actionable user stories, ensuring solutions such as dashboards, reports, and self-service datasets are reliable, scalable, and widely adopted.

Sprint Planning - As a key member of the scrum team, the analyst will leverage Agile practices to deliver iterative value and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and architects, to execute strategic programs. They will also contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and self-service analytics enablement while identifying opportunities to enhance processes and solutions.

Solution Demos - By participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) support, providing business demos, and conducting thorough quality assurance, this individual will ensure solutions meet stakeholder needs and drive measurable outcomes.

Anaplan Administration and Support - Assist in troubleshooting and resolving Anaplan-related issues; support data integration efforts and accurate revenue forecasting reporting.

Collaboration and Communication - Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding backlog status and priorities, liaison between stakeholders and technical teams; conduct Sprint planning sessions.

About You

Basic Qualifications

Business Analysis - 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, systems administration

Anaplan Platform Expertise - 3-5 years' experience working with the Anaplan platform including model building, workspace management, and data integration.

Agile Methods - Proficiency in Agile methodologies and working with tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA

Financial Forecasting - Experience with financial forecasting, revenue analysis, or corporate finance operations.

Model Building: Level 1 or 2 proficiency in Anaplan model building translating business processes into model schemas.

Data Integration: Experience with design of batch import processes using Anaplan Connect and APIs

User Access & Security: Managing user roles, permissions, and security settings to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Business Intelligence: Conduct wireframing during the initial phases and recommend data solutions that optimize performance, collaborating with business units to align reporting.

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected].

The pay range for this position is $88,700.00 to $127,500.00 USD, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers.