Cypress HCM is looking for Business Analyst in San Francisco, CA. This local job opportunity with ID 3689870043 is live since 2026-05-24 23:39:49. Job Details
Business Analyst 1, HR Technology (Contract)
Location: Remote
Duration: 5/22/2026 to 5/21/2027
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours/week
Team: HR Tech US
About The Position
We're seeking a Business Analyst to support HR Technology portfolio governance, Jira data integrity, and operational execution across initiatives and enhancement workstreams. This role will function as both the Jira Governance and Portfolio Hygiene lead and the HR category lead supporting company's Software Optimization program.
This person will partner closely with Portfolio and Delivery leadership, Product Managers, Delivery Managers, and software governance stakeholders to maintain clean reporting, reduce operational risk, and improve visibility across HR Technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Own and enforce Jira governance standards across HR Technology initiatives and enhancements
Maintain accurate reporting for project status, milestones, risks, trends, and portfolio summaries
Drive portfolio hygiene cadences to identify stale data, incomplete records, and overdue milestones
Govern enhancement intake and tracking, including Small Enhancement Requests
Ensure clear distinction between strategic initiatives, enhancement work, and operational support activities
Maintain and improve Jira usage guidance and enhancement documentation standards
Prepare portfolio reporting and insights for executive-level review forums
Lead HR category support for acompany's Software Optimization program
Guide stakeholders through Nestware, Non-Standard Request (NSR), and Software Standards Committee (SSC) governance processes
Validate intended software usage and document exclusions to prevent tool overlap and scope creep
Partner cross-functionally with HR Tech leadership and governance bodies to drive compliant outcomes
Qualifications
2 to 5 years of Business Analyst experience within technology or enterprise environments
Experience supporting portfolio governance, delivery reporting, or operational process management
Strong working knowledge of Jira or similar tracking and governance platforms
Ability to identify data gaps, reporting inconsistencies, and operational risks
Strong written communication and documentation skills
Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and governance teams
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience