Business Analyst I – Nursing Workforce Planning

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Business Analyst I at Memorial Sloan Kettering supporting Nursing workforce planning, using analytics and operational reporting to enhance staffing decisions. Collaborate with various stakeholders for accurate payroll and workforce management.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,700 - $148,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a non‑clinical partner supporting the Nursing Department through workforce management, payroll analysis, and operational reporting.
Manage and maintain workforce management systems (e.g., Symplr or similar) to support accurate scheduling, attendance tracking, and timecard reconciliation.
Support payroll‑related processes including approvals, pay adjustments, premium pay validation, and compliance monitoring.
Analyze staffing, scheduling, and utilization data to support workforce planning and data‑informed staffing decisions.
Leverage analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to enhance reporting, forecasting, and operational insights.
Utilize Workday, Strata, and related reporting tools to deliver actionable insights to nursing leadership.
Perform data quality checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of staffing and payroll information.
Serve as a liaison between Nursing, Human Resources, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve workforce and system issues.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system optimization, and continuous improvement efforts across nursing operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in business analysis, workforce management, healthcare operations, or a related analytical or operational role.
Experience using SQL and Tableau.
Proficiency with workforce management, timekeeping, or HR systems (e.g., Symplr, Workday, Strata, or similar platforms).
Understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping standards, and regulatory or compliance considerations.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

business analysisworkforce managementpayroll analysisdata analysisSQLTableaudata quality checkscompliance monitoringprocess improvementoperational reporting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingorganizational skills