Business Analyst

88692BR

Campus: Tempe

Business Analyst

Job Description

Serves as the liaison between the business organizations and the technology teams. Participates as a team member in projects related to ASU's HCM application development. Assists with evaluation, analysis, and implementation of ASU's HCM delivered functionality aligning with system user needs in the Payroll and Time Management area. Gathers information and writes requirement specifications, helps develop and execute test plans and assists technical staff to build and deploy technology solutions. Performs testing for PeopleSoft quarterly updates. Resolves customer support requests related to ASU's HCM.

Job Family

Information Technology

Department Name

BFIT HCM Support

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$62,000 per year

Close Date

28-February-2023

Essential Duties

• Serves as liaison between the functional ASU's HCM system users and the technology support organization.
• Participates as a team member in projects related to ASU's HCM application development.
• Assists with evaluation, analysis, and implementation of ASU's HCM delivered functionality aligning with system user needs in the Payroll, Benefits and Time Management area.
• Gathers information and write requirement specifications.
• Helps develop test plans for projects and PeopleSoft updates.
• Writes queries and perform data analysis.
• Performs testing for ASU's HCM projects and quarterly updates.
• Resolves customer support requests related to ASU's HCM.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of experience in procedural, management or systems analysis work; OR, Six (6) years of experience in procedural, management, or systems analysis work; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/ or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Payroll and Time Management Systems.
• Experience in ASU's HCM System upgrade and/or implementation.
• Experience in a Higher Education environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relational databases and tables structures, preferably ASU's HCM.
• Experience writing functional specifications for system modifications.
• Experience documenting and mapping business processes.
• Experience creating test plans and executing Unit and System testing and coordinating User Acceptance testing.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite skills including Visio.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Experience in using analytical and problem solving abilities leading to problem resolution.
• Experience in providing a solution design to project /development teams based on
• requirements gathered from customers.
• Experience in troubleshooting software and configuration issues.

Working Environment

• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
• This position receives regular review of objectives.
• Performance is measured on completion of project assignments and meeting departmental objectives.
• Must work on site in office because of the high degree of interaction with customers.
• Communicate to perform essential duties.

Department Statement

This section of the Business & Finance IT department, under the Financial Services Division, maintains and supports the ASU's HCM system at ASU for recruitment, workforce management, payroll, time management, and benefits administration. We develop technology solutions using PeopleSoft delivered functionality and customization in alignment with the university's objectives.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources .

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Business and Finance Information Technology will not be a sponsor for this position.  

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.