LEAD ANALYST (HR IT PROGRAM)

Title: Lead Analyst – HR IT Program / Enterprise Systems & Testing Coordination
Job Type: Contract 
Contract Length: 15 months (March 2026 – June 2027)
Pay Range: $70-90/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote (EST required) or New Brunswick, NJ (Hybrid preferred)

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in the Healthcare sector, is looking for a skilled Lead Analyst – HR IT Program / Enterprise Systems & Testing Coordination to join their team for a 15 months engagement. This project involves providing analytical, coordination, and testing leadership across HR technology workstreams to support a large-scale enterprise separation initiative. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing data discovery, data mapping, and cross-system analysis across multiple HR technology platforms.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of System Integration Testing (SIT) and End-to-End (E2E) testing across all HR systems—a major program responsibility.
• Documenting system interactions, dependencies, requirements, and creating user stories (potentially in JIRA).
• Coordinating with internal teams, including Procurement, Architecture, Security, and technical teams, and assisting with vendor/supplier contract tracking.
• Supporting overall program execution by identifying gaps, risks, and dependencies across workstreams.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst role.
• Deep expertise in providing analysis, discovery, and testing coordination across HR systems in a large enterprise-level background (ideally as a lead). This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (mandatory) and coordinating cross-system testing efforts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with multiple stakeholders across technical and business teams.

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