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Project Analyst

ADP (Automatic Data Processing)
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time

Position Description

ADP is hiring a Project Analyst.

  • Are you project focused with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once?
  • Do you have the ability to analyze data to tell a story?
  • Do you want to join a company with award-winning training and world-class service guidelines to help you achieve success, growth, and continued learning?

ADP is hiring a Project Analyst . In this position you will be responsible for assisting in a variety of HRO Shared Service initiatives including process and procedure re-engineering, product design and development, one-time campaign initiatives, often including both the functional and technical aspects of the project.

The Project Analyst is generally responsible for conducting detailed analysis sessions and solution design documentation with taskforce members from multiple business disciplines throughout the HRO organization and acts as a key liaison with ADP affiliates or third-party vendors in both solution design and execution.

The Project Analyst will regularly run reports, analyze the data to spot trends, visual the story the data is telling and build dashboards for the Business to use in leveraging the available data.

A little about ADP : We are a global leader in human resources technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, human resources, benefits, and much more.

We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging.

We've received recognition as a global Best Places to Work and a recipient of many prestigious awards for diversity, equity, and inclusion, including a DiversityInc® Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more.

Learn more about DEI at ADP on our YouTube channel : http : / / adp.careers / DEI Videos

Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!

WHAT YOU'LL DO : Responsibilities

Here's what you can expect on a typical day :

  • Provides user-oriented, subject matter expertise input into the design and development of new processes.
  • Defines project objectives and gathers business / system requirements with users.
  • Develops and documents design alternatives to satisfy user, business, statutory and system requirements.
  • Presents alternatives to users and impacted areas to facilitate design decisions and gain consensus.
  • Conducts structured analysis according to standardized procedures and prepares detailed analysis documents.
  • These documents serve as input to the creation of program specifications, test plans, user and system documentation.
  • Conducts QA and testing of change requests and other projects as necessary, presenting final results to users and all impacted areas to obtain sign off.
  • Provides assistance to the IT organization by troubleshooting and resolving problems and explores opportunities for enhancement and improvement.
  • Maintains a broad knowledge base encompassing the evolving HRO application product set.
  • Provides information and explanation to users and support functions within the HRO Shared Services environment.
  • Participates in the development of schedules by providing estimates regarding individual analysis tasks.
  • Assists management in project tracking by providing regular, comprehensive status reports on work progress, effort, etc.

relative to strict project deadlines.

  • Provides ad hoc reporting assistance as needed.
  • Follows up on the rollout process and assures that regions are educated and product deficiencies are corrected in future phases.
  • Works on other short duration or one-off assigned projects and / or performs other duties as needed.
  • Applies logic and critical thought to basic systems analysis assignments.
  • Gather and document business requirements.
  • Participates in design development and creates and modifies specifications.
  • Ensure the accuracy, consistency and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle in order to make valid, trustworthy decisions.
  • Cleanse data and scrutinize reports and outputs to identify and rectify coding errors.
  • Gather data from various sources, including databases, APIs and Third-party sources and ensure the upkeep of databases and data systems.
  • Employ statistical techniques to scrutinize data and produce actionable business insights.
  • Analyze data and extract meaningful insights and trends, which can then inform business decisions and strategies.
  • May works on selected assignments independently within established parameters.
  • Generally, works under deadlines and is subject to heavy workloads.
  • Travel (overnight) : 25%

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE : Required Qualifications :

  • BA / BS degree (major in Business or Information Sciences preferred) OR technical training equivalent OR an equivalent in education and / or experience.
  • 1-3 years progressive structured analysis or systems analyst experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience in Tableau or Alteryx or PowerBI

BONUS POINTS FOR THESE : Preferred Qualifications :

  • Multi-Tasking : Responds and reacts to a variety of different critical issues simultaneously.
  • Job Knowledge : Possesses and applies professional skills and knowledge in job related areas; keeps abreast of current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
  • Product Knowledge : Demonstrates through knowledge of applicable products and services by correctly answering questions and delivering solutions to meet client and business unit's needs (Henry, WFN, EV4).
  • Problem Analysis / Resolution / Negotiation : Gathers information necessary to make decisions; anticipates, identifies, eliminates and resolves problems in a timely manner.
  • Teamwork : Partners with fellow associates, supervisors, and departments to contribute and exchange knowledge and skills to meet group needs and goals;

participates in resolving issues.

  • Presentation Skills : communicates with customers and associates professionally and effectively.
  • Relationships : Successfully communicates with individuals at all levels of an organization
  • Communication skills : Ability to prepare written documentation and use appropriate email etiquette
  • Requires strong interpersonal skills, good presentation and communication skills and analytical ability and a considerable aptitude in human relations.
  • Proficient in the following (or related) computer programs : Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Internet / Intranet. etc.
  • Some knowledge of SQL Query and Project Management software a plus.

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN :

  • Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
  • Belong by joining one of our business resource groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
  • Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
  • Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
  • Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
  • Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impactupon the communities in which we work and live.
  • Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

What are you waiting for? Apply now!

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP : ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including : race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability.

Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP : ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws.

We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.

Click https : / / jobs.adp.com / life-at-adp / to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.

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