Business System Analyst (San Francisco)

IT Business Systems Analyst

Pay : $102.00 / hr

Contract Duration : 3 months

Schedule : MF, 7 : 00AM4 : 00PM PST

Location : Remote

Candidates must have higher-education experience (working within colleges or universities) and very strong SQL skills . Candidates must be U.S. citizens or green card holders.

We are seeking an experienced IT Business Systems Analyst on behalf of our higher-education client to support critical HR, Payroll, and ERP operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working within higher-education institutions, strong SQL proficiency, and the ability to validate HR / Payroll data, troubleshoot integrations, analyze business requirements, and partner with both HR and IT teams.

Key Requirements (Must-Have)

Very strong SQL, including HR / Payroll data validation, integration troubleshooting, and understanding complex table relationships.

Higher-education experience (must have worked within a college or university environment).

HR and Payroll system experience such as PeopleSoft HCM or Oracle HCM, supporting HR, Payroll, Workforce Administration, or Benefits.

Ability to gather requirements, document processes, create specifications, perform system testing, and support production issues.

What Will Not Work

No higher-education experience

Surface-level SQL skills

No HR / Payroll functional background

Candidates needing extended time off at the start

Role Overview

The Business Systems Analyst serves as a key member of the IT team, providing analytical, technical, and operational support for Oracle Cloud and boundary systems. This role partners with stakeholders to analyze business processes, define system requirements, maintain data integrity, and support process improvements across ERP and HR technology functions.

The analyst acts as a liaison between HR, Payroll, Operations, and technical teams. Responsibilities include resolving production issues, documenting business requirements, designing workflows, supporting system configuration, and performing integration and end-user acceptance testing. The role also contributes to strategic improvements across the HR technology ecosystem.

This position supports functions such as recruiting, onboarding, performance management, learning, talent development, compensation, and workforce administration, ensuring continuity, optimization, and compliance across HR systems and processes.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, please contact Marisa Fidone, SF Bay Area Recruiter , at (415) 610-5350 or marisa.fidone@avidtr.com .

We are only accepting applications directly from candidates. Thank you!