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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Business Systems Analyst - HR Systems - **Company:** Intuitive Surgical, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Business Systems, Software Documentation, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Document-Oriented Databases, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Middleware, Identity and Access Management, Systems Analysis, Knowledge Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Enterprise Application Integration, Workday HCM, Boomi, Test Scripts, HR Software, Information Technology, ServiceNow HR Service Delivery, Data Management, Core HR, Mulesoft - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/intuitive/senior-business-systems-analyst-hr-systems ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, HR, or related field. * 6+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or HRIS Analyst supporting enterprise HR applications. * Strong knowledge of end-to-end HR processes, including: + Hire-to-Retire lifecycle + Organizational management + Employee data management + Case management and workflow automation + Benefits and compensation administration * Demonstrated experience with: + Requirements elicitation and functional design documentation + System configuration and enhancement cycles + HR system integrations (APIs, middleware, file-based feeds) + Data governance and security models * Experience working within structured SDLC or Agile frameworks. * Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret system logs, integration errors, and data discrepancies. * Strong reporting and analytics mindset. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate between business and technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications * Hands-on experience with Workday HCM. * Experience with ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD) or similar HR case management platforms. * Experience supporting global HR systems across multiple countries. * Experience with middleware platforms (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft) or enterprise integration patterns. * Familiarity with SOX controls, audit requirements, and HR data privacy regulations. * Business Analysis or platform-specific certifications. Key Competencies * Strong systems-thinking mindset * Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language * Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline * Proactive problem solver with high ownership * Strong cross-functional collaboration skills ## Description The Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) serves as the technical functional lead for the HR systems portfolio, partnering with HR and IT to design, implement, and optimize enterprise HR technology solutions. This role bridges deep HR process knowledge with strong systems analysis capabilities, ensuring scalable, secure, and well-integrated solutions across the HR ecosystem. The Senior BSA is responsible for requirements gathering, functional architecture design, configuration oversight, integration alignment, data governance, and production support across HR platforms. This role acts as a systems solution expert, translating business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Roles and Responsibilities: Business Systems Analysis & Solution Design * Lead end-to-end requirements gathering, including workshops, stakeholder interviews, and process decomposition. * Produce detailed functional specifications, user stories, system design documents, data flow diagrams, and integration mappings. * Conduct current-state vs. future-state architecture analysis and fit-gap assessments across HR systems. * Define scalable system design solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards. * Serve as the primary liaison between HR stakeholders, IT development teams, integration teams, and external vendors. HR Systems Configuration & Optimization * Lead configuration and enhancement efforts across core HR platforms (HCM, case management, workflow automation, security, and reporting). * Partner with technical teams on system integrations (APIs, middleware, file-based integrations). * Support system releases, upgrades, and regression validation. * Perform root cause analysis for production issues and drive sustainable resolution. * Ensure configuration and design decisions support maintainability and scalability. Data, Integrations & Governance * Define and document data models, integration requirements, and transformation logic across HR systems and adjacent enterprise platforms (Payroll, Finance, Identity Management, Benefits vendors, etc.). * Partner with integration architects to design inbound/outbound interfaces. * Ensure data integrity, auditability, and compliance with data privacy regulations. * Support reporting architecture, security role design, and access controls. * Drive improvements in data quality, system controls, and governance frameworks. Testing, Change Management & Support * Develop and execute unit, system integration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategies. * Author test scripts and validation documentation. * Assess downstream impacts of system changes across integrated platforms. * Support release management processes, change controls, and deployment governance. * Contribute to knowledge management and documentation standards. ## Related Videos - [HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1468-hr-tech-and-ai-trends-and-where-you-can-start) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [How Trust, Healthy Tension, and Sustainable Culture Shape the Future of Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1711-how-trust-healthy-tension-and-sustainable-culture-shape-the-future-of-work) - [Is HR dead? 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