About cimmyt
cimmyt is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It fosters improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the global south.
our mission
this combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. Cimmyt is a core cgiar research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
job description: hr information system business analyst
cimmyt is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional to work in the operations chapter in the department of human resources.
key responsibilities
* representing areas such as finance, hr, or procurement, you will play a critical role in aligning it applications with organizational strategies and goals.
* you will serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and it teams, gathering and translating business needs into it requirements.
* prioritize tasks, balance costs and feasibility, manage project scope, and adapt to evolving needs.
* oversee testing, address issues, and ensure the successful implementation of it solutions.
requirements analysis and documentation
* translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for kmit, documenting and presenting the requirements to kmit following the kmit procedures.
* prepare the statement of benefits for business case related to the functionality and/or change requests to be introduced in the applications.
* serve as a bridge to clarify questions and concerns between your department and it teams.
human resources department specific duties
* act as focal point for hr in the implementation of dynamics 365 human resources and related best-in-class systems in knowledge management & it led projects.
* contribute to the system integrations where required.
* monitor and support the effective operation of all the hr information systems.
* work closely with it and data engineering teams to ensure the availability, quality, and integrity of data sources necessary for analysis.
* maintain the hr data privacy policy and set rules for data access to different hris modules.
* develop and create reporting analytics through data handling to ensure robust and accurate reporting capabilities.
* maintain and update the key performance indicators (kpis) for the various hr sub-areas, and report on these as required.
requirements
* the selected candidate must have a bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, or related fields.
* the selected candidate must have professional certifications such as cbap (certified business analysis professional) or pmi-pba (project management institute - professional in business analysis).
* the selected candidate must exhibit experience working in cross-functional teams, particularly bridging business and it functions.
* the selected candidate must have familiarity with enterprise systems, including erp (e.g., sap, oracle), hris, or financial software.
* the selected candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex business issues into clear, structured problems and define effective solutions.
* a solid understanding of departmental applications and their functionalities is required, along with knowledge of departmental processes and interdependencies with other areas.