BNP Paribas CIB

Business analyst for HRIS

In short

Senior business analyst role managing the product backlog and requirements for global HRIS systems at BNP Paribas, bridging HR stakeholders and IT development teams. The role covers the full delivery cycle: specifications, UAT coordination, training, and 2nd/3rd level production support. Requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, expert JIRA knowledge, and fluent English; hybrid work in Lisbon.

About
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner.
Responsibilities
•Define and communicate the product vision by understanding the business stakes of the Sponsors, ensuring the product roadmap aligns with long-term business strategy
•Own, prioritize, and maintain the Product Backlog, ensuring user stories are granular, clear, and aligned with desired business outcomes
•Build and manage strong relationships with global sponsors, key HR stakeholders, and IT development teams (ITO and external providers) to ensure alignment and buy-in
•Deeply analyze business processes and collect requirements from sponsors. Challenge requirements where necessary to provide innovative, simple, and efficient solutions
•Produce high-quality functional and business specifications, ensuring all acceptance criteria are well-defined and validated by stakeholders
•Ensure all solution designs respect strict data privacy (GDPR) and other regulatory requirements
•Follow up on development cycles to ensure features are delivered on time and meet the defined "Definition of Done"
•Coordinate System and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Create detailed testing/conversion plans, manage issue resolution, and ensure a seamless transition to production
•Develop and implement training plans, including the creation of documentation and the delivery of training sessions to global users
•Act as the primary point of contact for production/BAU teams, providing 2nd/3rd level end-user support for transversal HRIS systems in collaboration with the APS and ADM teams
Requirements
•At least 5 years of relevant experience
•Expert knowledge in JIRA
•Fluent in English, both spoken and written
•Teamwork and collaboration
•Proactivity
•Results driven
•Ability to develop and adapt a process
Conditions
At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices. Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees' wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.

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