SAP Payroll Business Analyst

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, TEKWISSEN™ provides a unique portfolio of innovative capabilities that seamlessly combines clients insights, strategy, design, software engineering and systems integration. Our tightly integrated offerings are tailored to each client’s requirements and span the services spectrum from Application Development/Maintenance, testing, Technology Consulting & staffing. The company is primarily focused on information technology, engineering, healthcare, financial technology and contingent workforce solutions.

It operates in seven business segments including Commercial, Professional & Technical, EMEA Commercial, and EMEA Professional & Technical. The company provides professional and technical expertise in the fields of Telecom, Education, Banking, Retail, e-commerce, Automotive, Life Science, Insurance, legal, healthcare, among others. It also offers outsourcing, consulting, recruitment, career transition, and vendor management services.

We strongly believe: “If something cannot be measured, it cannot be managed.”

TEKWISSEN™ measures all of these processes and applies corrective interventions to manage the quality process at its core.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.

Recognitions:

• 2015 - America’s Fastest Growing Company by
• 2015 - SPARK Fast Track Award from Ann Arbor SPARK
• 2015 - Honoree of Diversity Focused Company by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 - America’s Fastest Growing Company by
• 2014 - Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
• 2014 – Di Sci Tech  Award in Technology by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 - Di Sci Tech  TECHNOLOGY Company of the year by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 - SPARK Fast Track Award from Ann Arbor SPARK

Specialties:

• Enterprise Solutions
• Web Development
• Data Warehousing
• Systems Integration
• IT Security
• Storage
• Development and Delivery
• Business Intelligence
• Telecommunications
• Consulting and Planning
• Network design
• Implementation & Administration

SAP Payroll Business Analyst
6+ Months Contract
Tempe, AZ

Position purpose:
The role of the Payroll Applications Business Analyst is to work as a liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams to create documentation on specific business needs to be developed and implemented for client payroll and related software applications which include SAP and Cyborg. This position works side-by-side with subject matter experts and users to understand the business requirements to be provided to IT who will translate them into a working set of functional requirements.

In addition, the BA has input into project timelines, task development, and implementation planning around business requirement and testing needs. The Business Analyst is also responsible for creating test plans, test scripts and performing user acceptance testing for the changes.

• Coordinates requirement gathering
• Critically analyzes and evaluates information gathered from multiple sources to create documentation, including but not limited to business requirements, process flows, traceability matrices, work estimates, test plans, test scripts and test results
• Conducts requirement and test plan reviews and ensures requirements and test documentation is approved in accordance with audit standards
• Develops and executes test scripts for new and existing functionality
• Ensures issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved/escalated in a timely manner
• Understands how various issues affect each other and the outcome of projects
• Understands expectations that were set with client, recognizes when issues/events may affect delivery, and communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions
• Follows through with commitments and fosters mutual trust with all working groups
• Ensure project team is kept well informed of project changes with open communication
• Effectively applies Company methodology and enforces project standards.

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT
• At least 3 years Finance or Account experience with large-volume financial systems with emphasis on requirements gathering, troubleshooting, support and testing
• Knowledge of relational databases, mainframe batch processing, and file transfer protocols
• Experience with business systems analysis, functional design, documentation and process modeling
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks
• Thorough knowledge of Disbursement Accounting business processes/procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software; advanced spreadsheet skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, and handle stress effectively despite short time constraints while displaying a can do attitude