Operations Support and Innovation (HRIS Analyst) - Operations Support

Classification:   Information Technology Consultant - Career
Hours:  Full-time / 40 hours per week 
FLSA:  Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $6,797 - $7,035
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: August 10, 2025
Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. 

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. 

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Director of OSI, the OSI- HRIS Analyst is responsible for providing functional expertise, support, and maintenance of the HR and Finance applications, specifically focusing on the Time & Labor, Absence Management, and Payroll modules. The role serves as a liaison between the campus, the Chancellor’s Office (CO), State Controller’s Office (SCO), and other campus Payroll/HR departments to ensure the smooth operation of CSUMB’s Payroll, Time and Absence management functions. Additionally, the analyst also assists in planning, implementation, and operations related to HR and Finance applications.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Application Support and Maintenance:

Act as the subject matter expert for all Common Human Resource System (CHRS) modules, with a primary focus on Time & Labor, Absence Management, and Payroll. Provide day-to-day functional support for resolving application issues and troubleshooting queries related to HR and Finance departments. Develop and implement workflows for time and absence approvals, integrating new approval processes from the CHRS rollout. Assist functional teams in creating and maintaining queries and reports for HR and Finance applications. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to identify operational efficiencies and implement solutions to streamline processes. Provide support for integrations with third-party applications that utilize HR and Finance data.

1. Configuration and Testing:

Maintain configuration for Payroll, Time & Labor, and Absence Management modules, including tasks related to the start of the year, such as dynamic groups, pay calendars, absence calendars, pay g