Job Summary
The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for the
Senior Data Analyst and Business Analyst position! This role serves
as a key strategic resource within the College of Arts and Sciences
Budget Office, providing advanced data analysis, business process
improvement, and systems support for the College's four academic
divisions and more than 60 departments, programs, and centers. This
position leverages financial, payroll, human resources, and
operational data to support informed decision-making, enhance
business processes, and ensure the integrity of college-wide
reporting and analytics.
The position is responsible for developing and maintaining complex
reports and dashboards, analyzing payroll and personnel data,
supporting position and funding management, leading the College's
annual merit allocation process, and ensuring the accuracy and
integrity of financial and human resources data. Working
collaboratively with College leadership, departmental business
professionals, campus partners, and information technology teams,
the position identifies business needs, develops functional
requirements for system enhancements, and implements technology
solutions that improve operational efficiency and reporting
capabilities.
As the College's subject matter expert for payroll reporting,
business analytics, and related financial and human resources
systems, this position provides training, develops best practices
and documentation, supports system implementations, and serves as a
liaison between the College and campus partners. The position also
develops ad hoc analyses and executive-level reports to support
strategic planning, workforce planning, budget management, and
institutional decision-making while promoting data integrity,
compliance, and continuous process improvement.
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.
Who We Are
The College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the intellectual
core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative
work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates
new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical
problems.
The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate
education in the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and
humanities, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our
students, both in and out of the classroom.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Payroll Reporting and Data Analysis
Serve as the primary College resource for payroll planning,
reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis across all divisions
and units within the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and security
of payroll and personnel data across multiple systems and reporting
platforms.
Analyze payroll funding, salary distributions, position funding
changes, and labor allocations to ensure compliance with
university, state, federal, and sponsor requirements.
Calculate and process permanent and temporary payroll funding
adjustments, earnings changes, retroactive corrections, and labor
redistributions.
Monitor payroll transactions and conduct regular audits to
identify discrepancies, errors, and compliance concerns,
recommending corrective actions as needed.
Partner with department administrators, HR professionals,
business managers, and campus offices to resolve complex payroll
and funding issues.
Develop and maintain payroll planning tools, forecasting
models, and reconciliation processes to support departmental and
college budget management.
Lead and coordinate the annual College merit allocation process
for all employee groups, including data validation, allocation
calculations, reporting, communications, and implementation
support.
Create and deliver payroll reports, dashboards, presentations,
and ad hoc analyses for department leadership, divisional
leadership, college administration, and campus collaborators.
Develop, document, and communicate payroll-related procedures,
business processes, guidelines, and training materials.
Train departmental staff on payroll reporting tools, report
interpretation, funding management, payroll timelines, and related
processes.
Budget IT, Reporting, and Project Management
Provide functional leadership, data analysis, reporting expertise,
and project management support for budget-related systems,
processes, and initiatives.
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance college-wide budget and
financial reporting tools using technologies such as Power BI,
Tableau, SQL-based reporting tools, and enterprise reporting
systems.
- Create and maintain dashboards and reports that support
strategic decision-making, budget forecasting, resource allocation,
and operational planning.
- Analyze financial and workforce data to identify trends, risks,
opportunities, and process improvement recommendations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on financial reporting and
budgeting systems applied by the College.
- Serve as secondary administrator for the College Financial
Portal, including user support, testing, troubleshooting, security
access review, and process improvement recommendations.
- Gather business requirements, document functional
specifications, and collaborate with technical teams to implement
system enhancements and process improvements.
- Lead or participate in system implementations, upgrades,
testing activities, data validation efforts, and
post-implementation support.
- Coordinate project activities, timelines, deliverables, partner
communications, and change management efforts related to financial
systems and reporting initiatives.
- Develop training materials and provide consultation to
departments regarding budget reporting tools and financial data
interpretation.
HR IT, Reporting, and Project Management
Provide advanced workforce analytics, HR systems support, reporting
expertise, and project leadership for college and campus
initiatives.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance workforce reporting, dashboards,
and analytics tools to support strategic workforce planning and
operational decision-making.
- Create and maintain reports related to employee demographics,
organizational structures, compensation, position management,
workforce trends, vacancies, and staffing metrics.
- Develop and maintain HCM versus Base Salary reporting and
reconciliation processes.
- Conduct PeopleSoft and HR data audits to ensure data quality,
integrity, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
- Identify reporting gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for
automation or process improvements within HR and payroll
operations.
- Gather business requirements and provide functional analysis
for HR-related technology solutions and system enhancements.
- Collaborate with campus HR, Employee Services, Information
Technology, and institutional data teams on reporting initiatives,
system implementations, testing, and process improvements.
- Provide training, consultation, and technical support to
departmental users regarding HR systems, reporting tools, and
workforce data.
Other IT and Project Management
Support strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, and
continuous improvement efforts impacting the College.
- Serve as the College Payroll Liaison and represent the College
on campus committees, working groups, and task forces related to
payroll, HR, finance, data governance, and enterprise systems.
- Collaborate with campus partners to find opportunities for
improved reporting, automation, data integration, and operational
efficiencies.
- Lead or participate in special projects involving data
analysis, business process redesign, system implementations, and
organizational change initiatives.
- Develop project plans, timelines, documentation, and partner
communication strategies to ensure successful project
outcomes.
- Research emerging technologies, reporting solutions, and
analytical tools to improve operational effectiveness and
decision-making capabilities within the College.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in
support of College and University priorities.
What You Should Know
- Hybrid Schedule: At least 3 days a week on campus per campus
and college policies and guidelines. This can be subject to change
based on the business needs of the department.
- Standard Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mountain Time) |
Monday - Friday
- The employee may be expected to be on campus Monday-Friday
during onboarding, training, and/or professional development
events/meetings.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What We Can Offer
The annual salary range for this full-time position is
$105,000-$118,000. Relocation assistance may be available.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through
the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance,
Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Data
Analytics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems
(MIS), Computer Science, Public Administration, Human Resources, or
a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and professional
experience may substitute.
- 5+ years of experience with data integration, automation tools,
SQL, or other data management tools.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience
in business analysis, data analytics, financial analysis, payroll,
human resources, information systems, or a related field.
- Experience developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and
data analyses to support business operations and
decision-making.
- Experience working with enterprise Human Resources, Payroll,
Finance, or ERP systems.
What You Will Need
- Strong relationship-building and collaborator engagement
skills.
- Collaborative change leadership and transformation
management.
- Sophisticated problem-solving and issues management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a
highly complex organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability
to interpret complex financial, payroll, human resources, and
operational data.
- Ability to translate business needs into reporting solutions,
process improvements, and system requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle
multiple priorities and complex projects.
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with
diverse collaborators across the College and campus.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including
the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical
audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment while
maintaining data integrity, confidentiality, and information
security.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business
intelligence, reporting, or data visualization tools.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Information
Systems, Data Analytics, Public Administration,
- Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience with data integration, automation tools,
SQL, or other data management tools.
- 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience
in business analysis, data analytics, financial analysis, payroll,
human resources, information systems, or a related field.
- Experience in an R1 higher education environment or the public
sector preferred. Or Experience in a higher education, public
sector, or other large, complex organization.
- Proficiency with IT, HR, Payroll, and Finance concepts,
applications, frameworks, and security requirements, including
FERPA.
- Project management experience in an extraordinarily complex
organization
- Applicable certifications such as CPA, CBAP, or CPM
preferred
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such
as Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, or similar platforms.
- Experience leading business process improvement, systems
implementation, or cross-functional projects.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
August 21, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
