Senior People Systems Analyst - 137869

The Senior People Systems Analyst applies advanced knowledge of HR and timekeeping systems to design, configure, and maintain applications that support workforce administration, payroll, benefits, and related HR processes. As a seasoned professional, the analyst independently performs a full range of responsibilities within the function and possesses an in-depth understanding of business analysis, process improvement, and system design. The incumbent applies established industry-wide practices and organizational policies to resolve moderate to complex issues, demonstrates sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques, and provides guidance to less-experienced analysts.

This position collaborates with stakeholders to evaluate business practices and requirements (policies/collective bargaining agreements), develops specifications and system configurations (workflows, if-then analysis, organization structure), and ensures that solutions meet operational and compliance needs. The analyst plays a key role in system upgrades, testing, and implementations, develops training and support materials, manages system access requests, and actively participates in cross-functional initiatives to enhance HR and payroll processes across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

• Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions.

• Thorough Knowledge of related areas of IT.

• Strong skills and knowledge of methodologies associated with analysis of processes and problems, information flow and architecture.

• In-depth understanding and skill in process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.

• Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.

• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills.

• Broad knowledge relating to software design.

• Thorough knowledge of business processes and procedures.

• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.

• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

• Demonstrated skill in system configuration, security, and access management, including developing and maintaining procedures for role-based system access.

• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional projects and initiatives; ability to mentor and advise less-experienced analysts.

• Strong analytical and data reporting skills, with the ability to interpret HR and payroll data to inform business process improvements and decision-making.

• Demonstrated competency with and commitment to fostering fairness, respect, and inclusion in alignment with the Principles of Community.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

• This is a UC San Diego Department-Only Internal Recruitment open to UC San Diego HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT Employees Only

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