HR Business Analyst

HR Business Analyst with Power Apps / Automate
- Assistant Director
- EY Global Delivery Services Job Summary The Talent Innovation & Analytics (CATALYST) team is seeking an experienced business analyst / people analytics professional with strong data, technology, process transformation, and leadership capabilities to support strategic Talent initiatives across the United States. This role focuses on business analysis, analytics-focused reporting, process improvement, workflow automation, solution delivery, stakeholder consulting, and strategic advisory support to help Talent leaders make informed decisions and improve operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will serve as a senior partner to Talent stakeholders to identify opportunities, gather and refine requirements, develop insights, guide change initiatives, and implement scalable solutions leveraging Microsoft technologies including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot, and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This position requires a combination of strong business acumen, project management, problem-solving, relationship management, people analytics, and technical capabilities. The role will collaborate closely with U.
S.-based and international teams across multiple continents, time zones, and cultures to deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and business value. Essential Functions of the Job
- Consult with United States senior talent leadership and other stakeholders to understand business objectives, operational challenges, strategic priorities, and opportunities to create measurable business value.
- Lead discovery sessions, process reviews, and stakeholder discussions to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, reporting enhancements, and business transformation.
- Translate complex business needs into clear requirements, process documentation, business rules, user stories, solution designs, roadmaps, and project plans.
- Build and maintain trusted business relationships with key stakeholders (including the Talent Enablement Center and VTH), Talent Leaders, Strategic Talent Consultants, and internal Talent reporting & analytics/insights teams to keep on the pulse of what is important to leadership and build relevant analysis and interpretation.
- Independently lead and manage multiple complex projects and workstreams, ensuring successful delivery of agreed-upon outcomes, timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.
- Analyze and interpret complex Talent and workforce data to identify trends, business impacts, risks, and opportunities, while translating findings into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.
- Create executive-ready reporting, dashboards, presentations, and visualizations that communicate insights in a clear, meaningful, and decision-oriented manner.
- Support and guide the design, development, testing, deployment, and adoption of automation and technology solutions utilizing Power Platform technologies, Copilot capabilities, AI-enabled tools, and Microsoft 365 tools.
- Generate innovative ideas and practical solutions that improve operational efficiency, user experience, reporting capabilities, service delivery, and stakeholder adoption.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, training materials, adoption plans, governance standards, and communication resources supporting new tools and processes.
- Lead and support recurring and ad hoc analytical requests that enable evidence-based Talent decisions, workforce planning, and organizational management. Key Objectives of the Role
- Demonstrate strong business acumen and an advanced understanding of Talent operations, people analytics, process improvement, HR strategy, and technology enablement.
- Partner proactively with stakeholders and senior leaders to identify business needs, shape priorities, and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
- Drive successful project execution through effective planning, prioritization, risk management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination.
- Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends, root causes, process inefficiencies, governance needs, and opportunities for improvement.
- Effectively lead multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality, meeting deadlines, and providing clear direction across workstreams.
- Collaborate effectively across geographically dispersed teams and virtual environments, including the ability to influence and coordinate across cultures and time zones.
- Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and data insights to non-technical audiences and senior leadership.
- Maintain awareness of emerging Microsoft technologies, automation capabilities, low-code/no-code solutions, AI-enabled tools, agentic AI concepts, and leading practices.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts