Manager, Business Analysis (Hybrid)

• - IT
• FL, USA
• Salary
• Full Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Short & Long term Disability, Voluntary Life, EAP, PTO, 401k & various other ancillary options

CoAd Summary:

CoAdvantage is a leading human resource solutions provider for small to mid-sized companies. We are HR experts who partner with small businesses nationwide to administer payroll, benefits, workers' compensation and core HR management. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, CoAdvantage has offices throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, North Carolina, New Jersey and New York, and serves more than 100,000 worksite employees in all 50 states. We're looking for the best professionals in our markets who are interested in building a successful and rewarding career and be part of a focused, energetic team dedicated to delivering excellence to America's small business owners.

Position Summary: 

The Manager of Business Analysis will lead our business analysis team at CoAdvantage. This role will oversee the analysis and optimization of processes related to payroll, finance, employee benefits, tax, and other Human Capital Management (HCM) applications and integrations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of these functional areas and experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and process improvements.

Essential Job Functions:

   Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of business analysts, ensuring continuous growth and effective collaboration.
• Assign and oversee team tasks to align with business priorities and project timelines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on process optimization and operational efficiency.

    Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Collaborate with leadership to align the business analysis function with overall company goals, particularly in the areas of payroll and benefits management.
• Provide strategic insights to senior management to support decision-making, particularly related to cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, and technology investments.
• Lead the design and implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of payroll, benefits, tax, and HCM processes.

   Business Analysis & Process Improvement:

• Oversee and analyze existing payroll, benefits, finance, and HCM processes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct in-depth business needs assessments, gather and document detailed requirements from stakeholders, and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to optimize HCM and payroll systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maximizing system functionality.
• Recommend process improvements and system enhancements to improve service delivery, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

   Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Oversee the analysis of business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in areas such as payroll efficiency, tax compliance, and benefits utilization.
• Ensure the team delivers actionable insights through detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored to stakeholders' needs.
• Evaluate and interpret data related to employee benefits, payroll taxes, financial controls, and HCM applications to identify gaps and propose enhancements.

    Process Optimization & Project Management:

• Lead and manage multiple, cross-functional projects aimed at improving business processes, including payroll processing, tax reporting, and benefits management.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement technology solutions or improvements for HCM applications, payroll systems, and benefits administration tools.
• Work closely with IT, HR, finance, and other departments to streamline processes and improve data accuracy and efficiency.

   Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders in HR, finance, payroll, and legal to ensure seamless operations and compliance across all business functions.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership, ensuring that strategic recommendations are communicated effectively.
• Act as a liaison between business analysis and external partners, such as payroll providers, tax consultants, and benefits administrators.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax reporting, employee benefits management, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, with experience in Excel, SQL, Qlik, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time.
• Strong analytical, decision making and organizational skills 
• Flexibility to shift priorities in response to changing conditions
• Proven mentoring/coaching/training of employees
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise fashion
• Expertise in project management discipline and techniques
• Facilitate information gathering sessions ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are included in the project specifications
• Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation 

Educational and Professional Licensing or Certification Requirements:

        Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field (Preferred).

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in business analysis, with a strong focus on payroll, finance, benefits, and tax analysis within a PEO or similar environment.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience, leading cross-functional teams or departments.
• Expertise in HCM applications, payroll systems, benefits platforms, and related financial software (e.g., CoAdQuantum, PrismHR, iSolved, ADP, PayChex, Workday, UKG, Paycom, Oracle HCM, etc.).