Entry Level Functional Analyst – Human Resources

Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated functional analyst to join our team. This job is responsible for performing complex functional configuration, testing, and maintenance tasks for one or more third-party designed packaged technology solutions. Work is performed under limited supervision and requires the person to:

• Review project assignments with management or other team members.
• Perform the functional configuration of the assigned third-party designed packaged technology system.
• Perform unit and integration testing of assigned packaged technology components from development to production.
• Support modules within a packaged technology system, including custom and delivered programs.
• Document changes for functional and business specifications.
• Provide assistance and training to other associates regarding functional features.

Other functions of this position are to:

• Sustain technical and functional knowledge through reviewing reference material, participation with support organizations, user groups, and training opportunities.
• Present material and demonstrate systems to management and other associates.
• Offer recommendations to management when identifying opportunities for system or process improvement.
• Travel to Company offices, seminars, training classes, user groups, and other meetings as requested.
• Assist with other duties within the department or elsewhere upon request.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, management information systems, accounting, math, or other related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Certifications in applicable packaged software is preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience with overall proven performance in performing configuration, testing, and maintenance in a packaged software.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• The ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement the features and functions of the packaged technology solution.
• Highly developed analytical reasoning, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• The ability to work outside the normal business hours, which includes independently responding to off-hour production issues.
• The ability to learn new software tools.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Ability and willingness to organize, plan, and lead large projects.

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

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