Senior Analyst, Systems Development

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Human Resources, university-wide system users, and Information Technology to facilitate system enhancements, programming changes, and implementation of business requirements.
• Analyze business needs and recommend system solutions that improve efficiency, functionality, and user experience.
• Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and develop detailed functional specifications for enhancements, projects, and service requests.
• Participate in system upgrades, patches, module implementations, integrations, and other HRIS-related projects.
• Develop, execute, and document functional, technical, interface, regression, and user acceptance test plans to validate system functionality.
• Utilize SQL, Query Manager, and other reporting tools to extract, analyze, validate, and report HR data in support of operational and strategic decision-making.
• Identify, research, and resolve system issues and data discrepancies to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of HR data.
• Support system configuration, process improvements, and ongoing maintenance of HR applications.
• Provide guidance to Training and Communications teams in the development of user documentation, training materials, and presentations.
• Deliver end-user training and system demonstrations through virtual or in-person sessions.
• Maintain current knowledge of HRIS technologies, system functionality, and industry best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and Human Resources business processes.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle HCM or a comparable enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise HR systems through analysis, testing, implementation, and ongoing system maintenance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Subject matter expertise in core HCM functionality, including system navigation, data maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Functional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Payroll
  • Workforce Administration
  • Manager Self Service
  • Employee Self Service
• Experience with HR data reporting, analytics, and data warehousing solutions.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft development and administrative tools, including:
  • Query Manager
  • SQL Developer
  • Application Designer
  • Application Engine
  • Component Interface
  • Process Scheduler
  • Application Workflow Engine
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, change management, and system testing best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, logical and statistical formulas, lookups, conditional formatting, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

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