Job Description

About Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com

The Business Analyst, HRIS acts as the primary conduit between Human Resources stakeholders and the IT department to enhance system capabilities and business workflows. This role focuses on documenting business requirements, identifying operational inefficiencies, and executing technical configurations within the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) ecosystem. The analyst maintains data integrity through meticulous testing, standard and ad-hoc report development, and proactive problem-solving. This position serves as a reliable functional and technical point of contact across HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Training functions, ensuring system updates align smoothly with business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requirements Gathering & Mapping: Interview HR users to uncover operational problems and capture precise business requirements. Translate user needs into functional specifications and systematic process maps.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate current HR, Payroll, and Training workflows. Recommend and implement best-practice configuration changes to streamline service delivery.
• System Testing & Maintenance: Coordinate the testing phase of HRMS upgrades, application patches, and new integrations. Document testing scripts, evaluate unexpected system behaviors, and track resolution results.
• Reporting & Analytics: Design, write, and maintain complex queries and dashboards to satisfy ongoing compliance and corporate metrics. Run routine data audits to secure database integrity.
• User Support & Training: Resolve day-to-day functional errors, data discrepancies, and workflow flaws for internal customers. Build clear, user-friendly standard operating procedures and conduct system training.
• Vendor & Project Coordination: Support large-scale HRIS initiatives by maintaining project documentation, monitoring timelines, and coordinating configurations with third-party application vendors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Systems Analysis: Strong expertise in business requirements analysis, data modeling, and business process mapping.
• Technical Aptitude: Solid understanding of enterprise HRMS infrastructure, multi-system integration protocols, and data structures.
• Data Management: High proficiency with spreadsheet analysis and standard reporting tools (e.g., advanced Excel, PowerBI).
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to analyze complex workflows, isolate data or logic errors, and formulate valid conclusions.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language for diverse stakeholders.
• Discretion: Strict adherence to data privacy regulations and the daily maintenance of sensitive corporate confidentiality.
• Execution: Strong capacity to prioritize tasks, meet strict project deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities under pressure.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, HR Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing enterprise HR suites, with UKG Pro/UltiPro highly preferred.
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Professional HR or Business Analyst certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, or CBAP).
• Prior experience working on core payroll, HRMS and time and attendance system configurations.

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours to help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

INCLUDES

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching

WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment and production environment
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• You must wear appropriate PPE when and where required
• Frequent weeks working 40+ hours
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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