Business Analyst

• Each candidate must submit a government-issued ID (Driver’s License or Passport) and provide three professional references (names, official emails, and phone numbers).
  

Job Description:

The State of Michigan is seeking a Business Analyst 5 with extensive experience in Infor Lawson Global HR and Payroll systems. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of business process reengineering, system implementations, and the ability to develop functional and technical specifications.

Specialty Areas:

• CloudSuite & Lawson Expertise – Experience with Infor CloudSuite (GHR & Payroll) and Lawson versions 8, 9, 10, and 11.
  

• System Implementation & Upgrades – Extensive experience in multiple Infor Global HR, Benefits, Leave, and Payroll implementations and upgrades.
  

• Business Process Reengineering – Ability to analyze and optimize business processes for better system performance and usability.
  

• Technical Documentation & Reporting – Preparing functional/technical specifications and assisting in data warehouse reporting.
  

• Stakeholder & Risk Management – Communicating project status, mitigating risks, and collaborating with IT and business teams.
  

Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.
  

• Develop business processes and align them with technology solutions.
  

• Write detailed user requirements, program functions, and system modifications.
  

• Prepare and document functional and technical specifications.
  

• Assist with business intelligence support and enhancements.
  

• Work with IT and business teams to ensure smooth implementation of HR and payroll solutions.
  

• Provide knowledge transfer and documentation for enterprise reporting.
  

• Analyze risk factors and provide solutions to mitigate project challenges.
  

Skill Matrix:

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum 16 years of experience in business analysis and system implementation.
  

• Strong expertise in Lawson HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Leave modules across multiple versions.
  

• Experience with Infor CloudSuite HR & Payroll implementations.
  

• Ability to work remotely but travel if needed for incident resolution.
  

• Clear and concise communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with state/local government projects.
  

• Strong experience with business process reengineering and system upgrades.
  

• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and leadership skills.
  

Submission Requirements:

• Updated Résumé
  

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License or Passport)
  

• Three professional references (Names, official emails, phone numbers)