Principal Functional Business Analyst - HR Systems...

Our client seeks a Principal Functional Business Analyst to lead requirements discovery and delivery for HR and learning systems with a primary focus on migrating the LMS from Saba to Cornerstone Galaxy. The role will drive end-to-end analysis, documentation, and stakeholder alignment for content, data, integrations, and processes to ensure a seamless transition and user experience. The analyst will partner with SMEs, LMS administrators, and technology teams to validate data, test learning assets, and support UAT, change management, and rollout. Success requires strong analytical skills, structured communication, and the ability to manage complex workstreams in Agile environments., + Gather business requirements through interviews, workshops, meetings, and analysis of existing documentation and procedures using techniques such as data flow modeling, use case analysis, and workflow analysis.

• Document current-state Saba and future-state Cornerstone Galaxy LMS processes and requirements.

• Lead discovery and analysis for LMS migration including content inventory, data mapping, integrations, and business process alignment.

• Create and maintain analysis and requirements artifacts using MS Excel, MS Word, MS Visio, and MS PowerPoint, including data mapping documents, gap analyses, and process flows.

• Collaborate with SMEs and business stakeholders to analyze learning and talent development processes and identify improvements.

• Act as liaison between stakeholders, LMS administrators, and technology teams to align on migration strategy, configuration, and feature enablement in Cornerstone Galaxy.

• Work with product teams to refine requirements, remove roadblocks, and align features and processes for LMS implementation and migration milestones.

• Support LMS data migration, including validation of migrated data and testing of learning content, curricula, certifications, and user records.

• Contribute to testing, training, and implementation activities, including UAT for LMS migration and rollout.

• Support change management and end-user readiness with training materials and communications for the transition from Saba to Cornerstone.

• Monitor and report on project progress, timelines, and risks related to the LMS migration.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to data integrity, user adoption, and system integration during the transition.

• Manage projects or workstreams of large scope and complexity, including LMS migration deliverables and cross-functional dependencies.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., + 4+ years as a Business Analyst in Agile Scrum or Kanban environments, including data analysis, use case development, story writing, UAT, and product documentation.

• Proven experience supporting LMS implementations or migrations, preferably with Saba and Cornerstone; Cornerstone Galaxy experience strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of LMS concepts including learning content structures, curricula, certifications, user roles, reporting, and integrations with HRIS such as Workday.

• Experience with data migration including data mapping, transformation, and validation.

• Experience with functional design, data analysis, and data flow diagramming.

• Proficiency with Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and MS Office suite.

• Experience with Workday HCM and Learning Management Systems; direct experience with Saba and Cornerstone highly preferred.

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