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.
JOB SUMMARY
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.
LI-Onsite
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Experience utilizing enterprise HR suites, with UKG Pro/UltiPro highly preferred. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, HR Management, or related field
- 3+ years experience utilizing enterprise HR suites
- UKG Pro/UltiPro experience
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Power BI experience
- Experience coordinating HRMS upgrades, patches, and system integrations including testing and troubleshooting
- Prior experience with payroll and time & attendance system configurations
- Authorized to work in the United States (U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
- Professional HR or Business Analyst certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CBAP)
Blue Bird Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Blue Bird and has not been reviewed or approved by Blue Bird.
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Pay Growth & Progression — The 2024 collective bargaining agreement delivered meaningful wage increases for covered hourly employees, with larger boosts at the lowest pay bands. Subsequent contractual provisions point to a structurally improved earnings path for many production roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime availability and profit sharing lift overall earnings potential, particularly in production settings. The contract formalized profit sharing and added financial provisions that enhance variable pay.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Roth option and an employer match is offered, and the union agreement introduced a defined‑contribution retirement plan for covered workers. Company materials indicate employer contributions are part of the total rewards package.
Blue Bird Insights
What We Do
About Us Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations. Since 1927, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, Blue Bird provides comprehensive financial solutions through Blue Bird Capital Services. Today, Blue Bird has more than 1,600 employees, Georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of Dealers and Parts & Service facilities throughout North America. Its global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Our Promise We are singularly focused on building and selling school buses that customers want and value. The safety of schoolchildren is at the center of all that we do and we will strive every day, just as we have since our beginning in 1927, to provide an unparalleled and affordable product in terms of safety, quality, durability, and serviceability. We will be easy to do business with, responsive to our customers' wants and needs, and provide prompt after-sale support in parts and service through a professional, high-qualified distribution network. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. What We Stand For We come to work every day with one common goal, to design, build, sell and service the world's finest school bus. That's what we do - no distractions, no competing priorities. We are heirs to a rich legacy, one of listening to our customers, embracing their needs, and delivering innovations that lead the market. We commit ourselves to four driving priorities - safety, quality, durability, and serviceability. We embody the interests of every child that rides us, every driver that drives us, every service technician that services us and every district that buys us. More than a business, this work is our heritage, and we have been at it since 1927 - that's purpose driven.
