Business Systems Analyst IV

58631BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HRIS and Payroll administrator to join our HRIS team in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate also brings hands-on AI and automation experience to modernize HR, timekeeping, labor accounting and payroll processes.

This position will report to the Director, HRIS and, under limited guidance, will be responsible for the duties below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAP SuccessFactors and system integrations

• Maintain and enhance interfaces between AutoTime and SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central, Time Off/Time Tracking and Employee Central Payroll) so employee, organization, job and time data stay in sync.
• Design, build, monitor and troubleshoot integrations using SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Platform Integration/CPI) and other middleware, mappings, scheduling, error handling and alerting.
• Develop and support API-based integrations (REST, SOAP and OData, including SuccessFactors OData APIs) as well as file-based interfaces (SFTP, flat file, XML, JSON), with secure authentication such as OAuth and certificates.
• Manage integrations between AutoTime, SuccessFactors, payroll, labor accounting/ERP and other downstream systems; own interface specifications, data mappings and transformation rules.
• Configure and support SuccessFactors components that feed or consume time data, such as business rules, picklists, foundation objects and Integration Center jobs.
• Reconcile employee master data and time records across systems; investigate and correct discrepancies.
• Partner with HRIS, Payroll and Integration teams on SuccessFactors release reviews (semi-annual releases) and assess impacts to Payroll, timekeeping and connected interfaces.

AI and automation

• Identify opportunities to apply AI, machine learning and RPA to timekeeping, payroll and labor accounting processes, such as anomaly detection on timecards, automated exception handling and predictive labor analytics.
• Design, build and support automations and AI-assisted tools (for example, chatbots for timekeeping questions, intelligent document processing, or generative AI for reporting and documentation).
• Evaluate AI capabilities within SuccessFactors and AutoTime, and recommend adoption in line with GA's security, data privacy and responsible-AI policies.
• Measure and report the business value of automation initiatives, such as hours saved and error reduction.

Business analysis and project delivery

• Lead meetings and discussions on new project initiatives throughout all phases of typical ITS projects with little supervision.
• Gather requirements and distinguish between a reasonable business requirement and a solution requirement.
• Document process flows in swim lane format and write functional specifications for complex development objects (Forms, Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements and Workflow).
• Write SQL queries and build reports to support operations, audits and analysis.
• Develop test procedures, engage customers for user acceptance testing, and follow established change control procedures to move changes to Production.
• Identify, track and resolve issues from all project phases; communicate project status, both positive and negative, in a concise and meaningful manner.
• Work closely with developers, vendors, DBAs, application administrators, infrastructure, security and other functional analysts to deliver cross-functional solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and ten or more years of technical experience working with computerized financial, accounting, purchasing, payroll, human resources, manufacturing, or other business related systems. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Prefer 10 or more years of technical experience administering timekeeping, payroll or other HR business systems. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• 3 or more years of hands-on experience administering and configuring payroll and timekeeping system.
• 2 or more years of hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, particularly Employee Central, including integrations with third-party systems.
• 3 or more years of hands-on integration experience using SAP Integration Suite (CPI).
• Working knowledge of APIs and integration standards, including REST, SOAP and OData, JSON/XML, XSLT.
• Demonstrated experience applying AI, machine learning or RPA to business processes, such as building automations, prompt-based or generative AI solutions, or predictive models.
• Thorough understanding of software lifecycle methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile and Scrum.
• Strong business analyst and solution design skills, with experience on multiple large system implementations.
• Ability to support several projects, tickets and deliverables in a fast-paced environment and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve highly complex business process and technical issues, and to contribute to the development of new processes.
• Customer focused, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to document, report and present findings, and strong interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of employees, management and external contacts.
• Must be experienced in leading and coordinating interactions between business system end-users and technical staff and have a complete operational and system understanding of administrative functions.
• Able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required.

Preferred Requirements:

• SAP SuccessFactors certification.
• Experience in a Government contracting environment, including DCAA timekeeping requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to travel between Company facilities as required.

Job Category:

Information Technology

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Hybrid

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

99,500

Pay Range High:

170,750

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.