Senior Analyst, HR Systems & Processes

Empower

Senior Analyst managing HR systems and processes for Empower. Leading technology initiatives and enhancing operational excellence across HR functions.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $87,400 - $123,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Payroll) to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for HR technology initiatives.
Lead HR process improvement initiatives by identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or system enhancements.
Translate complex HR needs into clear functional specifications for system configuration, testing, and deployment.
Maintain strong communication channels between HR stakeholders and technical teams to ensure accurate solution delivery.
Support system upgrades, implementations, and integrations related to HR functions such as core HCM, recruiting, onboarding, performance, and time tracking.
Perform impact analyses for proposed changes in HR systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimal disruption to operations.
Develop documentation including process maps, functional specs, test scripts, and end-user training materials.
Contribute to knowledge-sharing across the HR technology team.
Stay informed on trends in HR technology, compliance requirements, and Agile delivery practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
5+ years of experience in business systems analysis, with a strong focus on HR processes and technologies
Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)
Deep understanding of end-to-end HR processes (hire-to-retire) and their interdependencies
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, Agile environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Prior experience with system integrations, reporting, and production support.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

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Hard Skills & Tools

business systems analysisHRIS platformssystem integrationsreportingprocess improvementfunctional specificationsimpact analysisdocumentationAgile delivery practicesautomation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsdocumentation skillsability to manage multiple initiativesengagement with technical audiencesengagement with non-technical audiences