What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst, HR Information Systems position at UT Southwestern?
Business Analyst, Human Resources Information Systems
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we are looking for strategic thinkers who will help assure the security and compliance of UT Southwestern. With a career in our Information Technology department at UT Southwestern, you will be able to help with our mission to provide exceptional clinical care and create cutting-edge research programs as you grow your IT and security career. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a life-changing career!
Job Summary
As a member of the Human Resources (HR) team, the Business Analyst, Human Resources Information Systems maintains and supports PeopleSoft HCM and data by researching and resolving issues/problems. This role also documents and understands PeopleSoft implemented functionality including customizations and reports, provides system training, forms processing assistance and technical support to university managers as well as department co-workers. Additionally, assists and supports end users with HCM/HRIS reporting or functionality issues, works with functional and technical resources to manage exception processes, minimizing impact on related processes, provides/understands HRIS functional requirements in context with system capability and leverages existing and new technology and resources to help HRIS function efficiently.
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, information systems, or other related field required.
Three years (3) years progressively responsible business systems and/or Information Technology project experience, with exposure to systems or project development and testing, installation, and training, required.
Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional Information Technology systems and project experience, may be considered.
Specific Job Duties
Collects and interprets specifications required to develop new, and revise existing, software applications.
Assists managers with development and implementation of operational plans for new and existing business computer applications, including preparation of user specifications.
Coordinates testing of new applications and changes to existing applications to ensure integrity and quality of data while providing and/or assisting in training of system users.
Compiles complete, concise, and comprehensive policies and operation procedures to assist in communicating Information Resources issues to applicable management staff.
Assists in development of new system administrative procedures required, utilizing new functionality resulting from system changes.
Assists in developing and implementing business Information Resources strategies to improve operational processing and productivity.
Responsible for monitoring development of specifications and establishing priorities for accomplishing design and testing of various projects.
Reviews, develops, recommends, and implements activities related to assigned activity, program, or function. Maintains and tracks accounts assigned to projects or programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we are looking for strategic thinkers who will help assure the security and compliance of UT Southwestern. With a career in our Information Technology department at UT Southwestern, you will be able to help with our mission to provide exceptional clinical care and create cutting-edge research programs as you grow your IT and security career. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a life-changing career!
Job Summary
As a member of the Human Resources (HR) team, the Business Analyst, Human Resources Information Systems maintains and supports PeopleSoft HCM and data by researching and resolving issues/problems. This role also documents and understands PeopleSoft implemented functionality including customizations and reports, provides system training, forms processing assistance and technical support to university managers as well as department co-workers. Additionally, assists and supports end users with HCM/HRIS reporting or functionality issues, works with functional and technical resources to manage exception processes, minimizing impact on related processes, provides/understands HRIS functional requirements in context with system capability and leverages existing and new technology and resources to help HRIS function efficiently.
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, information systems, or other related field required.
Three years (3) years progressively responsible business systems and/or Information Technology project experience, with exposure to systems or project development and testing, installation, and training, required.
Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional Information Technology systems and project experience, may be considered.
Specific Job Duties
Collects and interprets specifications required to develop new, and revise existing, software applications.
Assists managers with development and implementation of operational plans for new and existing business computer applications, including preparation of user specifications.
Coordinates testing of new applications and changes to existing applications to ensure integrity and quality of data while providing and/or assisting in training of system users.
Compiles complete, concise, and comprehensive policies and operation procedures to assist in communicating Information Resources issues to applicable management staff.
Assists in development of new system administrative procedures required, utilizing new functionality resulting from system changes.
Assists in developing and implementing business Information Resources strategies to improve operational processing and productivity.
Responsible for monitoring development of specifications and establishing priorities for accomplishing design and testing of various projects.
Reviews, develops, recommends, and implements activities related to assigned activity, program, or function. Maintains and tracks accounts assigned to projects or programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
