Human Resources Business Systems Analyst

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education.

About the role

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Human Resources Business Systems Analyst to provide functional support for CSU's PeopleSoft HCM applications within Information Systems. The role involves application support, upgrades, and integration activities for 22 campuses and the CSU Chancellor’s Office, as well as collaboration with third-party and internal systems. The HR Business Systems Analyst will proactively resolve complex HCM application issues and support various projects, including system analysis, planning, design, development, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Participate on project teams to implement new system functionality within the PeopleSoft HCM application.
• Analyze, test, and document custom modifications required to address CSU business requirements.
• Support the CHRS consolidation project activities.
• Conduct unit, system, integration, and regression testing of PeopleSoft images, maintenance pack releases, PeopleTools, Oracle upgrades, and CSU updates and fixes.
• Coordinate program and functional specification development/testing, as well as time and cost estimates for customizations, upgrades, and other project activities, including conducting conference calls or webinars with the HR User Group (HUG), sub-committees, and campus representatives.
• Undertake special projects as directed, including working with other SME teams to facilitate cross-training and coverage of all application areas.
• Provide functional production support for 23 CSU campuses and the Chancellor's Office by analyzing and troubleshooting campus application issues reported through Service-Now cases.
• Adhere to published Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Application Development procedures.
• Create and maintain functional documentation required to support the CSU PeopleSoft HCM application.
• Collaborate with all Application Development teams to understand and resolve campus application issues as needed.
• Produce deliverables that adhere to quality standards and comply with Application Development procedures and practices.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of HR functional experience working with the PeopleSoft HCM application or other similar ERP.
• In-depth functional knowledge and experience with at least one HCM module, such as Absence Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor, Workforce Administration, Position Management, Recruiting Solutions, or Faculty.
• Excellent application implementation life cycle skills, including experience developing requirements, fit/gap analysis, application configuration, and security functional specifications, and the ability to translate business requirements into functional designs.
• Excellent written and advanced verbal communication skills (including exceptional listening, mentoring, and collaboration abilities).

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and experience with the PeopleSoft HCM application or other similar ERP.
• Working knowledge and experience with Human Resources practices and systems in a higher education environment.
• Proficient knowledge of PeopleSoft rules-based processing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• 15 paid holidays a year.
• Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members).
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

More details: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pay

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $113,496 per year, with step placement determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. The CSU Classification Salary Range is $77,904 - $113,496 per year (Step 1 - Step 20). Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 20 ($113,496 per year). Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations.

Schedule

Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California.