HRIS Administrator/ Workday Business Analyst

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Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

Are you ready to be part of a transformative initiative at one of the nation's leading universities? The University of Mississippi invites you to join our dynamic team as a HRIS Administrator/Workday Business Analyst for Project Encompass, an exciting enterprise resource planning (ERP) project that aims to revolutionize our Human Resources and Finance systems by migrating to Workday.

 

The HRIS Administer/Business Analyst for HR, Payroll, and Finance supports the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Workday platform across an organization's core business functions. This role requires a strong understanding of business processes, exceptional technical skills, and the ability to act as a bridge between functional teams and IT. The analyst is a subject matter expert who drives efficiency, ensures data integrity, and supports strategic decision-making through the Workday system.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family - Information Technology

Sub-Family - IT Business Analysis

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade - 9

Min Mid Max $62,442 $78,042 $93,642

Role Summary

Assists in defining systems requirements and selecting technology. Performs basic data analysis to ensure data management objectives within a work unit are met; may assist in providing unit staff training. 

Examples of Work Performed

• Oversees and maintains optimal function of Workday HCM/Payroll & Finance, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modules.
• Partner with Workday Administrators in IT to manage the Workday tenant environment, including the scheduling/coordination of weekly sandbox refreshes and the migration of approved configuration changes to production.
• Partner with the Workday Security Administrator in IT to maintain the Workday security architecture, including creating and managing security groups and performing regular audits.
• Manages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS users.
• Programs custom functions and documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reports.
• Compiles or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs for senior executives and HR staff.
• Serves as a representative and liaison between HR, information services, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projects.
• Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technology.
• Assists with testing scenarios to ensure the integrity of security, business processes, and eligibility rules remain intact as updates and new releases are made available.
• Creates and maintains complex conditioning rules and eligibility requirements to streamline business processes.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong Excel skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals.

• Ability to keep information confidential.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Collaborates with executive leadership and HR staff to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommends and implements solutions.

2. Thorough understandin