The Johns Hopkins Sightline Business Modernization Project is more than just a job - it's a mission. We're tearing down walls to unleash the full potential of our people. Baltimore, ranked a top 2024 destination by the New York Times, is your backdrop as you join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team to reimagine the way Johns Hopkins works. We're not just simplifying processes and transforming technology - we're empowering people to focus on what matters most: research, teaching, patient care and community impact.



Does this sound like you?


Thrive in fast-paced environments with daily new challenges and opportunities.
Are passionate about simplifying complex systems to change people’s lives.
Believe in transformation that empowers, not hinders, the front-line people.
Have experience in process improvement, technology implementation, or project management.
Enjoy analytical thinking and problem solving.
Communicate clearly with a team.
Possess a desire to grow and learn.
Joining Sightline means you’ll:


Work with cutting-edge technology.
Join a collaborative team of experts in higher education and healthcare.
Build new skills with a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.
Gain valuable experience and expertise in process improvement, technology implementation, and change management.
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, telework options, and generous paid time off.
Become an architect of change and help shape the future of Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System alongside a passionate team in Baltimore's vibrant hub.



JHU Payroll Business Systems Analyst (4 Levels)

The Business Systems Analyst role encompasses four distinct levels of expertise within the Johns Hopkins University: Business Systems Analyst I, Business Systems Analyst II, Senior Business Systems Analyst, and Lead Business Systems Analyst. Each level plays a critical role in Sightline’s success in implementing and optimizing our new ERP system. Successful candidates will be assigned to a specific level based on a combination of their interest and the amount of related experience and education.



General Position Summary:

Sightline is seeking Payroll Business System Analysts. These positions represent an opportunity to join our Sightline Payroll functional team. The Payroll Business Systems Analyst team focuses on transforming and optimizing payroll operations through the new ERP system. Analysts will work closely with payroll professionals to understand and document payroll processes, from timekeeping and payroll processing to tax compliance and reporting. By identifying and implementing process improvements and technical solutions, the team ensures accurate and efficient payroll operations, enhances compliance with regulatory requirements, and supports the organization's financial health.



Business Systems Analyst I will serve as a business function and system expert for module(s) or sub-modules(s) of the new ERP System focusing on understanding and documenting basic Payroll business processes. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Business Systems Analyst I will utilize those requirements to identify appropriate technical solutions and any associated business process enhancements for the future state system. The position will also be responsible for contributing to associated testing and training activities including documentation and execution.


Business Systems Analyst II will include all of the responsibilities above but will expand to include the identification and documentation of requirements for moderately complex business processes. The successful candidate will also be responsible for project management for smaller sub-projects within the Payroll functional area.


Senior Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for all of the above but will expand to include the identification and documentation of requirements for highly complex processes and moderately sized sub-projects within the Payroll functional area. As a more experienced analyst, this position provides ongoing mentorship and guidance to those in the Business Systems Analyst I and II positions.


Lead Business Systems Analyst will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a Payroll functional team of analysts in support of one or more modules within the new ERP system. The position will lead a team of analyst to guarantee highly effective execution of core discovery, implementation, and testing activities for the Payroll functional area including defining standards and processes to ensure conformity with overarching project requirements. The successful candidate will lead project management for the team and ensure alignment with the overall Project Sightline leadership and the broader project team for the Payroll functional area.


Full job descriptions for each of the four positions are available here.



Minimum Requirements

All levels require a bachelor’s degree. Business Systems Analyst II, Sr. Business Systems Analyst, and Lead Business Systems Analyst require experience with varied interpersonal and technical skills, along with demonstrated skills in interacting with members from all organizational levels to diagnose problems, develop, and implement that could be process or technically oriented.



Business Systems Analyst I

Requires 4 years of progressively responsible experience working in the Payroll functional area or working in systems analysis.
Requires two years’ experience as an ERP user.


Business Systems Analyst II

Requires six years of progressively responsible experience working in the Payroll functional area or working in systems analysis.
Requires three years of experience as an ERP system user.


Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Requires eight years of progressively responsible experience working in the Payroll functional area or working in systems analysis.
Requires four years of experience as an ERP system user.


Lead Business Systems Analyst

Requires ten years of progressively responsible experience working in the Payroll functional area or working in systems analysis.
Requires six years of experience as an ERP system user and some experience leading projects.


Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a higher education, academic medical center, and/or health care setting.
Experience with a cloud-based ERP solution such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP.
Experience with scoping, requirements gathering/definition, documentation, testing, training, and support.
Lead position: Strategic leadership experience
Additional experience may substitute for missing education and additional education may substitute for missing experience.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively synthesize information from subject matter experts; the ability to write and present clearly and concisely; and the ability to facilitate effective meetings and engage participants.
Ability to create highly effective business analysis and project management artifacts.
Ability to understand, analyze and document dependencies and impacts in a highly integrated system or within overlapping business processes.
Ability to effectively work with loosely defined or high-level requirements and schedules.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications, especially Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Ability to function effectively within a structured project management environment.
Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to newer analyst
Ability to lead, build, and develop highly collaborative cross-functional teams; ability to effectively supervise analyst with a range of experience.