Lead Salesforce Business Analyst

LEAD SALESFORCE BUSINESS ANALYST We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. About First Advantage First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale. What You'll Do A successfu l Lead Salesforce Business Analyst will lead the day-to-day functional delivery and execution of Salesforce initiatives, owning the assignment and progression of work across multiple projects. You will work closely with stakeholders across RevOps , Corp IT, GTM, Customer Care, IT, Finance and other internal teams to deliver innovative solutions and proof-of-concepts that support business processes , automation and transformation. This role is responsible for managing the intake, planning, and tracking of Salesforce-related initiatives, including facilitating sprint planning, and driving project execution through to completion. You will leverage deep Salesforce expertise to guide solution design, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives , delivering scalable solutions that improve KPIs and ROI. Lead Responsibilities: Planning: Align team skills and capacity with organizational goals, ensuring timely delivery of high-impact solutions. Quality Assurance: Review and validate team deliverables including user stories, process maps, and documentation to ensure consistency and excellence. Resource Allocation: Manage workload distribution based on business priorities, impact, and urgency. Core Responsibilities: A ct as a subject matter expert in Salesforce process re-design and optimization. Lead the design and documentation of business processes and system workflows. Collaborate with technical teams to configure Salesforce tools (Flows, Process Builder, Validation Rules, Lightning App Builder). Develop and validate user stories and requirements for specifications. Support metrics reporting and performance tracking across projects. Work with CorpIT to ensure security configurations are properly managed for internal and external users. What You Will Need to be Successful: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus. 5+ years of experience in business analysis, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team management role Experience with platforms such as DocuSign , Zoominfo , Salesloft is advantageous . What You May Need to be Successful: Lead Experience: Proven ability to lead and coordinate multiple projects from conception to completion. Salesforce Expertise: Hands-on experience with Salesforce tools and platform configuration. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Process Mapping: Proficiency in Visio, Lucidchart , or Miro is a plus. Analytical Tools: Experience with Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Certifications: Salesforce-Certified Administrator and/or Business Analyst preferred. Why Join Us at First Advantage? At First Advantage, team members are united around a noble purpose: helping organizations to safeguard their workplaces and manage risk. The company’s culture is shaped by its core values — Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer-Inspired — empowering team members to bring their best ideas forward, collaborate across departments, and make a real impact. First Advantage offers a variety of culture programs and benefits designed to enhance employee experience and development. Employee Impact Groups FA Cares volunteer opportunities Mentorship Advantage Program SOAR, award-winning manager development program Additional benefits offered include: C ompetitive Salary Package HMO Benefits Free mental health consultation Hybrid work set up Working Environment For remote or hybrid positions, you must have a dedicated workspace that is free from distractions and ensures privacy. Working at home requires internet speeds that can support the Company systems; a minimum download speed of 120mps and 10mbp upload is required . Computers must be hard wired to a router (We provide equipment). All remote employees must be on camera for all training sessions, including new hire orientation and meetings with leaders and clients. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, and phone. Please note that a valid NBI clearance is required for this role. Candidates must ensure that it is available as soon as possible to avoid delays in the hiring process . What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today! You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise , tell us about you by applying now! We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us! Follow us: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.