Take a look. This job doesn’t require html or programming, just someone who is tech savvy and will be able to learn quickly. Good org to join. Becca has been
there two years now.
Tom Mitchell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Industrial & Organizational Psychologist
Division of Applied Behavioral
Sciences I-O program
Academic Center 209 D
University of Baltimore
1420 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
PH: 410 837 5348
Fax: 410 837 4059
From: Rebecca Nusbaum [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 4:58 PM
To: Thomas Mitchell
Subject: Job Opening at Towers Watson
Hi, Dr. Mitchell - I hope this message finds you well! It's been a while since we've last talked.
I wanted to pass along this opening at Towers Watson for a Business Analyst for HR Technology projects. If anyone is interested, you can give them my contact info ([log in to unmask]),
and I'll forward along the website for s/he to apply.
Thanks!
Becca Nusbaum
Talent and Rewards Analyst
Towers Watson
The Company
Towers Watson is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations improve performance through effective people, financial and risk management. With 14,000 associates around the world, we offer solutions in the
areas of employee benefit programs, talent and reward programs, and risk and capital management.
The Business
At Towers Watson, we help clients align their talent and rewards strategy with their business strategy to achieve long-term success. We rely on data, analytics and experience to pinpoint the talent and workforce needs that are vital
to their overall performance. We develop strategies and design and implement programs that address these needs, drive higher performance and ensure the right return on their investment in people. Backed by industry-leading technology, global workforce data,
research and insights, we help our clients quickly transform ideas into action.
The Role
Plays a key role in HR Technology projects from an analytical perspective. In this position, the candidate will practice the fundamentals of systems analysis, design, and testing of HR Technology projects as assigned, acting as a liaison
between clients and system developers. This individual will work with Divisional and National Consultants and Project Managers to investigate, plan, analyze and develop effective solutions for HR business and technology issues. The successful candidate will
work closely with Technical Leads and System Developers on system development projects to ensure the systems are meeting the clients’ needs and expectations.
The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills. All of our work is team-based with the focus on delivering the highest levels of client satisfaction, and therefore strong interpersonal skills are required within the
Towers Watson team, as well as with the client.
Responsibilities
• Solicits and documents client business requirements
• Participates in the development of technology solutions to solve internal and client business needs
• Collate client information and prepare the technical setup and specifications for data capture, analysis and reporting
• Conducts first level data checks and analysis in order to ensure professional standards and excellent in client services
• Analyzes plan documentation, defines and documents project requirements, and business processes
• Develops test plans for system implementations
• Performs unit and comprehensive testing with system developers for overall functionality and technical quality of deliverables
• Assists project manager or other lead consultant in determining and monitoring overall project direction, scope, work plans, and budgets
• Responsible for ensuring the system performs according to client approved specifications
• Assists in developing standardized work processes, tools, and methodologies that improve quality and profitability
• Attends team or client meetings as appropriate to present project specifications or report project status
• Apply all quality control procedures to ensure high standards of quality are maintained
• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
• This position will require some travel
Can work out of any Towers Watson location. Preference is: Denver, Dallas and Phoenix
The Requirements
• Bachelors degree in business, computer science, management information systems, or equivalent analytical discipline
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple projects while working toward defined deadlines is essential
• Ability to work on "virtual" teams with members from different geographic areas
• Must be available for extended work hours as appropriate
• Experience in developing functional system documentation, including business requirements, technical specifications, process flow diagrams, and training materials is preferred
• Experience with test plan creation, testing procedures and test plan execution is preferred
• General experience performing technical writing
• Highly computer literate and keen on learning and using new software applications
• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills preferred
• Knowledge of the HTML and XML programming languages preferred but not required
• Must be a self-starter and able to self-direct with the ability to be proactive in ambiguous situations
• Desire to learn, accept new challenges and to have fun