Senior Business Systems Analyst

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

 

Wage Band

120A

Required Qualifications

BS in Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or related business disciplineFive years of experience in Analyst/Business Analyst role supporting business technology platforms
ORCombination of education, certifications, and relevant experience with business technology platforms will be considered
 Experience with Workday financial applications or other ERP systemFlexible computer skills including the suite of Microsoft Office products, and modern collaboration tools such as Slack, OneNote, and Google Docs

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, MS in Project Management or technology-related discipline
• Workday Payroll and Time Tracking module experience including configuration, testing and rollout of statutory and new code requirements
• Experience with metrics, analytics or dashboards to drive a deeper understanding of payroll cycles and issues requiring escalation or outreach training 
• Experience with analyzing complex datasets using tools such as Excel or other available reporting platforms to support decision-making, monitor trends, and optimize workflows
• Knowledge of Tableau, PowerBI, and/or other data visualization tools
• Experience with SQL, R, Python, VBA, and/or other programming languages, strongly preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Project Management certification

Department/College Description

This newly created position reflects a strategic reallocation of resources, repurposing an existing staff vacancy to support the University’s move to Workday. This position reports through the Controller's Office Technology Management Department.

Shift

Day

Work Location

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary

The Sr. Business Systems Analyst supports the Controller’s Office (CTO) at RIT by designing and implementing scalable solutions that enhance payroll and financial operations. Serving as a strategic bridge between business units and technical teams, the analyst translates operational needs into system requirements and identifies opportunities for process and system improvements.
This role leads cross-functional initiatives, manages system configurations, and oversees testing and deployment of new features, ensuring alignment with change control protocols and data governance standards. Through data analysis and collaboration, the analyst drives operational efficiency, supports strategic planning, and ensures smooth integration of new technologies or upgrades. A strong focus on business process optimization and data-driven decision-making is central to