HCM Technical Business Analyst – Enterprise Applications

Position Details

The HCM Technical Business Analyst is a key member of the Enterprise Application Services (EAS) team and serves as a functional–technical lead supporting the University’s enterprise HR systems. The role’s initial focus is PeopleSoft HCM, with specialization in either Benefits Administration or Payroll, and responsibility for supporting additional HCM modules and future cloud-based ERP platforms as UVM prepares for an HR/Finance ERP replacement. This position works with a high degree of autonomy and partners closely with HR/Benefits, Payroll, Enterprise Technology Services teams, and external vendors to design, configure, test, and deploy complex system enhancements, regulatory updates, and integrations.

The analyst independently translates business and regulatory requirements into functional and technical solutions, leads assigned HCM initiatives impacting multiple HR or payroll processes, and ensures solutions align with departmental objectives, operational continuity, and security, privacy and compliance requirements. The role also provides advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, leads documentation and knowledge-sharing efforts, and drives continuous improvement through best-practice, configuration-driven solutions. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced functional HR, Benefits and/or Payroll knowledge, technical expertise in enterprise HCM systems, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders. This position works with sensitive data and requires both a confidentiality and security-first approach.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field,
• 4–6 years of progressive HRIS or HCM analysis experience, including Benefits or Payroll domain expertise.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major enterprise HCM platform (PeopleSoft HCM, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.).
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications, test cases, and implementation plans.
• Strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and documentation skills; proven ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Deep expertise in PeopleSoft HCM Benefits Administration (BenAdmin rules, event processing, eligibility, rates/tables) and/or Payroll processes
• Experience with PS Query, SQL, integration troubleshooting, and file exchange processes.
• In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft architecture.
• Participation in ERP implementations (PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.), especially in HCM modules.
• Higher education experience.
• Familiarity with HR/Benefits or Payroll integrations and testing methodologies (unit, UAT, regression).
• Exposure to data governance, role/security concepts, and change management.
• Proficiency with Excel, collaboration tools, and test/documentation platforms.

Anticipated Pay Range

$90,000 to $115,000

Special Conditions

• A probationary period may be required,
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime),
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy,
• This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy,
• Background Check required for this position

Other Information

Finalists for positions at UVM may be subject to a criminal background check.

Union Position

No

Position Title

HCM Technical Business Analyst – Enterprise Applications

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date

05/15/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

(Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

No

Additional Information

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Title

Application Development PC3 X

Posting Number

S6098PO

Department

Enterprise Application Service/11660

Position Number

018446

Percent of Full-Time

1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12