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benjamin obaje

@benjaminobaje

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Functional HRIS analyst driving AI-enabled automation, workflow optimisation, and data-led operational savings.

Singapore

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote roles leading HRIS/enterprise system functional design and AI-driven workflow automation, with scope to own UAT, stakeholder engagement, and measurable operational savings.

I am a Functional Analyst specialising in HRIS and enterprise systems, with 3+ years in systems roles and over a decade of professional experience across implementation, workflow automation, and reporting. I translate complex stakeholder requirements into BRDs, functional specifications, and validated system configurations.

I've delivered Kronos/UKG functional leadership across 60+ sites, designed AI-assisted scheduling automation that produced $100K+ in annual cost savings, and led full UAT lifecycles to ensure production-grade deployments. I build executive Power BI dashboards and strengthen data integrity, access controls, and governance.

My technical toolkit includes Kronos/UKG, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Automate, Excel VBA, Python, Power BI, SQL/PostgreSQL, and Azure Data Warehouse, and I routinely use Agile, JIRA, Confluence, and async-first delivery for cross-timezone teams. I prioritise practical automation that reduces manual effort and improves decision accuracy.

I am motivated by roles where I can lead functional design, partner with stakeholders to operationalise AI and automation, and drive measurable cost and efficiency outcomes across distributed teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Functional Analyst

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The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q)

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Served as HRIS functional lead across 60+ early learning centres, designing AI-assisted scheduling automation that delivered $100K+ in annual cost savings and building Power BI dashboards to monitor labour costs and KPIs.

HRIS AI Assisted Scheduling Power BI Data Integrity

Functional Analyst

Maximo Limited

Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Led requirements elicitation and delivered workflow automation and dashboards that reduced manual order-fulfilment effort by 60% and improved decision-making accuracy by 80% post-deployment.

Requirements Gathering Workflow Automation UAT Power BI Stakeholder Management Process Mapping Functional Specifications

ICT Business Analyst

DBS Bank

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)

Acted as liaison for a custom HR operations application, translating stakeholder needs into functional specifications and user stories while facilitating UAT and adoption through training and change documentation.

User Stories UAT Change Management Confluence Jira

Laboratory Technician

A*STAR

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Supported national COVID-19 testing operations by processing high-volume RT-PCR samples on automated platforms, maintaining BSL-2 QA protocols and ensuring sample traceability across multi-shift operations.

Sample Traceability Inventory Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Massey University

Postgraduate Diploma, Business Administration, Management & Operations

2022 - 2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Management & Operations completed between 2022 and 2024 focusing on management practices and operational optimisation.