HRIS Functional Analyst Program Manager

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Position Summary:

The University of Colorado System Administration, which also houses the Office of the President, is located in the uptown neighborhood of Denver with a few smaller offices located on the campuses. Many of our departments support the educational and research missions of the four University of Colorado campuses, but System Administration is not considered a campus. We provide diverse opportunities for professional development, innovation, and collaboration with talented staff and faculty.

The Employee Services (ES) department provides the CU community with excellent services from recruitment to retirement. This office provides technical expertise while administering benefits, payroll, individual tax management, and strategic HR programs. The functional areas of ES include Payroll, Technologies, Benefits, Retirement, Learning and Development, International Tax, and Human Resources.

The HRIS Program Manager requires a strong, experienced HRIS/HCM professional with enterprise systems experience and expertise in Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time and Absence Management, and HR/GL, as well as a strong HR background, including knowledge of HR policies and procedures. This position will represent Employee Services as an HCM expert and act as a liaison to our campus partners, internal department units, and University Information Services teams. The position takes ownership of assigned HCM/HRIS processes, enhancements, and initiatives across the entire HCM platform.

The position leads and contributes to HCM/HRIS projects and operational initiatives from initial intake and requirements gathering through solution development, testing, implementation, communication, and post-implementation tasks. This position requires strong cross-functional knowledge of the PeopleSoft HCM application, solid understanding of processes and setup, experience with system integrations, and an understanding of HR and payroll rules. This role will actively consult and partner with Campus HR offices, University Information Services teams, and the Employee Services department to guide process improvement, support new initiatives, and drive best practices and strategic change across the university. The position will interact closely with ES team members and campus business partners to understand system configuration requirements and to achieve and maintain accurate system data. The position will ensure that system configurations align with institutional and legislative requirements and will work with the appropriate system subject matter experts when changes need to be recommended. The position will play a key role on the ES HRIS team in providing project support, system testing, end user support, day-to-day operational support, documentation, and training. The ability to extract and analyze data to identify trends, analyze and document system functionality, and provide support to the team and system users are key components of the position. The ideal candidate for this role can benefit from having a background in or knowledge of higher education.

This position is customer oriented and dedicated to providing solutions to increase efficiency and compliance, maximize use of HCM features and functionality, and optimize the user and customer experience.

This position reports to the HRIS Assistant Director and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff System.

Where You Will Work:

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.

Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

HRIS Program Ownership and Functional Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert functional lead and provide oversight for PeopleSoft HCM across all modules including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time and Absence Management, and HR/GL
• Lead HCM projects that support HR initiatives through the entire project life cycle including requirements discovery and documentation, solution design, testing, and implementation
• Apply in-depth knowledge of HCM system features and functionality to provide solutions that meet the complex needs of individual departments, campuses, and the cross-campus community
• Understand and account for cross-module dependencies in solution designs, testing, and implementations
• Effectively manage and document integrations between HCM and other HR-related systems

System Operations and Compliance

• Develop new or enhance existing business processes to create efficiencies and ensure compliance
• Build strategic partnerships and collaboration with internal teams to identify and document areas for improvement for data quality and process efficiency and effectiveness
• Build audit tools using SQL and PS Query to identify gaps, overlaps, and contradictions within data sets or configurations and identify potential root causes. Lead comprehensive efforts to address issues and resolve root causes
• Work with ES HRIS team to identify policy-related, process-related, or procedural problems that lead to system and/or data inconsistencies. Recommend changes to ensure compliance with HR policies and data quality standards
• Perform day-to-day and cyclical operational tasks owned by the ES HRIS team including performing various mass updates using excel-to-Cis, application engines, and other mass-update processes
• Stay abreast of university, state, federal, and other regulatory requirements and ensure system configurations and operational tasks remain current and in compliance

Relationship Management, Training, and Support

• Develop and maintain relationships and continuous communications with UIS, the HR campus community, and other campus HCM and HR technology stakeholders
• Apply knowledge of CU business processes, product and functional best practices, applicable federal and state laws and university policy, and related technology trends to guide stakeholders toward appropriate HR technology solutions
• Facilitate educational opportunities and cross-campus collaboration between campus HR colleagues regarding HCM functionality and enhancements, including system best practices and business process change
• Develop materials for user training and education and partner with other subject matter experts on user support materials including procedure guides, system definitions, calendars, and other documentation related to HRIS
• Assist with keeping documentation and process guides updated.

What We Offer:

Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $112,000-$116,000.

CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate's education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position's scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
• 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
• Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.

For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Please include all relevant experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered for this role.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience (professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis)

Five (5) years' experience that includes one or more of the following:

• Experience working in a functional analyst (FA) or business analyst (BA) capacity or similar; which may include at least (2) years of experience working with PeopleSoft HCM as an FA or BA and experience writing SQL queries
• Experience with data extraction and analysis
• Experience with system and end user testing, including issue analysis, documentation, and resolution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of equivalent experience as stated above.
• One (1) year of experience in a team lead or supervisory role, which may include assigning and reviewing the work of others, providing guidance to internal and external team members, and/or assisting management with performance reviews (this requirement may be substituted by formal leadership training)
• Experience and a knowledge of relational databases, particularly PeopleSoft HCM HR, Payroll, and Benefits tables
• Experience creating and diagnosing queries using PS Query or SQL writing applications
• Experience in higher education HR information systems and/or payroll systems
• Experience with project coordination or project management

Experience as a business or functional analyst that includes some of the following components:

• Documenting business processes.
• Understanding system requirements, business cases, and functional specifications.
• Writing test plans.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting software application issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, employees will need to know the following:

• Knowledge and experience with performing data extraction and analysis
• Experience with systems such as:
  • Human capital management systems
  • Ticketing management systems
  • Project management systems
• Experience identifying problems, proposing solutions and a willingness to take ownership through to resolution or ensure a clear hand-off.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to balance multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities with changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Ability to switch from sophisticated to routine tasks when required.
• Strong analytical and design skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of relational databases
• Ability to interpret and evaluate user requirements and analyze business systems.
• Ability to work with partners with varying levels of technical experience.
• Demonstrated success completing cross functional projects
• Energy and initiative in solving problems.
• Adaptable and willing to undertake a variety of tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application:

1. A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
2. A resume including all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

Please ensure you check the "Job Specific Attachments" box next to each document on the "Required Documents" page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.

Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you are not required to provide your date of birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application requires additional materials, such as a transcript or certification, you may redact identifying information relating to your date or birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation.

When to Apply:

For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by Sunday, November 1st. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position.

*Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered. *

Sponsorship Statement:

We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

ADA Statement:

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: systemhr@cu.edu.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Job Category

• Human Resources

Primary Location

• Denver Department: S0001 -- System Administration - 51000 - Employee Services

Schedule

• Full-time

Posting Date

• 2026-10-27

Unposting Date

• Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: System HR Recruiting Posting Contact Email: systemhr.recruiting@cu.edu Position Number: 00670359

To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=41457&lang=en