Technical Business Analyst (Payroll) - 12 month FTC - SAMpeople

5 days, 14 hours ago
Contract
Senior
Project and Program Management
Arbor

Arbor

Arbor is the leading cloud MIS provider in the UK, empowering schools and MATs to collaborate effectively, save time, and enhance pupil achievement through centralized data management and insightful analytics.

IT Services
51-250

Description

  • Partner with the Head of Payroll to shape and deliver payroll features aligned with business goals.
  • Define problem statements and hypotheses from stakeholder feedback and regulatory research.
  • Map and manage cross-team dependencies to support smooth development cycles.
  • Break down strategic initiatives into user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.
  • Document current and future-state workflows using data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and process models.
  • Define business rules, data validations, and error-handling scenarios for engineering builds.
  • Validate solution feasibility with Engineering and Product Design, identifying architectural assumptions and risks early.
  • Ensure product requirements align with data protection regulations and PCI compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate iterative development cycles and support agile ceremonies to improve delivery velocity.
  • Triage escalated bugs, functional queries, and high-priority business issues as the main technical point of contact.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a technical business analyst embedded in cross-functional engineering, design, and customer success teams.
  • Strong experience developing, enhancing, or managing payments or payroll software products.
  • Experience mapping complex technical requirements across multiple domains using data flow and sequence diagrams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to persuade stakeholders and justify decisions clearly.
  • Ability to use data, metrics, and targeted user research to make objective decisions.
  • Comfort working in high-velocity, highly collaborative environments using agile frameworks and iterative sprint delivery.
  • Background or prior experience in Payments, Finance, or EdTech is preferred.
  • Experience thriving in fast-paced, AI-native workflow environments is preferred.

Benefits

  • 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off.
  • BUPA Healthcare Cashback Plan and free flu vaccines.
  • Free on-site parking, free barista coffee, fresh fruit, and weekly snacks.
  • Hybrid working options.
  • Time off for special events such as nativities and graduations.
  • Clear career pathway from the moment you join.

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