Business Systems Analyst, HCM

Southern Methodist University
  • Dallas, TX
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

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    Salary Range:

    Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

    About SMU

    SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

    SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

    SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

    Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

    SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

    About the Position:

    This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

    This position is a business systems analyst supporting the Human Capital Management (HR) system needs of SMU. Provides functional, business support and maintenance for PeopleSoft/Oracle HCM v9.2 (base benefits, benefits administration, ePerformance), Taleo for talent acquisition and recruiting and Vector for training compliance.

    Functional support includes application configuration, systems analysis, issue resolution, business process streamlining/re-engineering and backup support of PeopleSoft Time and Labor. Provides query/report writing and integration support. Position also provides requirements for requested technical work and testing of processes for updates or upgrades and sign-off on customizations. Supporting and maintaining Taleo recruiting and onboarding processes, integrations, and related business workflows.

    Essential Functions:

    • Configuration and analysis of the supported systems in collaboration with the business units to ensure requirements are met with successful outcomes in the most efficient and effective manner. Translate requirements to technical design, and work with OIT staff to implement requirements. Document business process and any customizations through the use of flowcharting and business process documents.

    • Research, replicate, and evaluate HCM end user system problems and issues. Manages PeopleSoft HR security requests and provides day to day HR operational system support.

    • Provides system testing for new implementations, upgrades and update/fix patches. Leads collaboration with business units on business process support, including re-engineering, streamlining and adopting industry best practices.

    • Backup Benefits Administrator duties, daily processing, daily customer service problems/issues, passive event processing, payroll, time and labor issues.

    • Supporting and maintaining Taleo recruiting, addressing integrations, issues and related business workflows. Supporting Vector integration to PeopleSoft HCM.

    • Project manage technology integrations and solutions at an enterprise level.

    • Design system specifications and work with HR functional leads and OIT developers and staff to develop or modify programs/reports.

    • Use Peoplesoft Query, Oracle SQL, Unified Functional Testing and other tools to generate reports and validate data and information for HR and other campus end users.

    • Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required during system upgrades or when resolving critical issues.

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    Salary Range:

    Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

    About SMU

    SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

    SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

    SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

    Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

    SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

    About the Position:

    This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

    This position is a business systems analyst supporting the Human Capital Management (HR) system needs of SMU. Provides functional, business support and maintenance for PeopleSoft/Oracle HCM v9.2 (base benefits, benefits administration, ePerformance), Taleo for talent acquisition and recruiting and Vector for training compliance.

    Functional support includes application configuration, systems analysis, issue resolution, business process streamlining/re-engineering and backup support of PeopleSoft Time and Labor. Provides query/report writing and integration support. Position also provides requirements for requested technical work and testing of processes for updates or upgrades and sign-off on customizations. Supporting and maintaining Taleo recruiting and onboarding processes, integrations, and related business workflows.

    Essential Functions:

    • Configuration and analysis of the supported systems in collaboration with the business units to ensure requirements are met with successful outcomes in the most efficient and effective manner. Translate requirements to technical design, and work with OIT staff to implement requirements. Document business process and any customizations through the use of flowcharting and business process documents.

    • Research, replicate, and evaluate HCM end user system problems and issues. Manages PeopleSoft HR security requests and provides day to day HR operational system support.

    • Provides system testing for new implementations, upgrades and update/fix patches. Leads collaboration with business units on business process support, including re-engineering, streamlining and adopting industry best practices.

    • Backup Benefits Administrator duties, daily processing, daily customer service problems/issues, passive event processing, payroll, time and labor issues.

    • Supporting and maintaining Taleo recruiting, addressing integrations, issues and related business workflows. Supporting Vector integration to PeopleSoft HCM.

    • Project manage technology integrations and solutions at an enterprise level.

    • Design system specifications and work with HR functional leads and OIT developers and staff to develop or modify programs/reports.

    • Use Peoplesoft Query, Oracle SQL, Unified Functional Testing and other tools to generate reports and validate data and information for HR and other campus end users.

    • Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required during system upgrades or when resolving critical issues.

    '',''!*!

    Education and Experience:

    Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in in Computer/Management information systems, Computer Science.

    A minimum of three (3) years of work experience supporting Human Capital Management (HCM) systems in a functional or business analyst capacity is required.

    Experience supporting PeopleSoft/Oracle, specifically Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, and ePerformance preferred. Experience supporting an ATS, specifically Taleo, desired. Experience supporting training/compliance systems, such as Vector or similar LMS platforms is a plus.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

    Candidate must be able to manage (plan, lead, organize, and control) multiple technical projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Demonstrated experience in systems maintenance (e.g. upgrades, patches) configuration, testing, and end-user support within an HRIS environment is essential.

    Candidate must have demonstrated ability with system troubleshooting, issue resolution, and root cause analysis. Must also be able to gather/document business requirements and translate them into system configuration and solutions. A strong understanding of HR Business processes (benefits, performance management, recruiting and compliance training) is essential.

    Candidate must have experience with and a strong working knowledge of PS Query, SQL and Oracle HCM. Must also have a strong working knowledge of MS Office. Familiarity with integration tools and data interfaces (e.g., SFTP, API) is essential.

    Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

    Candidate must be able to manage (plan, lead, organize, and control) multiple technical projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Demonstrated experience in systems maintenance (e.g. upgrades, patches) configuration, testing, and end-user support within an HRIS environment is essential.

    Candidate must have demonstrated ability with system troubleshooting, issue resolution, and root cause analysis. Must also be able to gather/document business requirements and translate them into system configuration and solutions. A strong understanding of HR Business processes (benefits, performance management, recruiting and compliance training) is essential.

    Candidate must have experience with and a strong working knowledge of PS Query, SQL and Oracle HCM. Must also have a strong working knowledge of MS Office. Familiarity with integration tools and data interfaces (e.g., SFTP, API) is essential.

    Physical and Environmental Demands:

    • Sit for long periods of time

    Deadline to Apply:

    The position is open until filled.

    Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by July 2, 2026.

    EEO Statement

    SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

    Benefits:

    SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

    SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU''s retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

    The value of learning at SMU isn''t just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

    '',''!*!

    Education and Experience:

    Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in in Computer/Management information systems, Computer Science.

    A minimum of three (3) years of work experience supporting Human Capital Management (HCM) systems in a functional or business analyst capacity is required.

    Experience supporting PeopleSoft/Oracle, specifically Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, and ePerformance preferred. Experience supporting an ATS, specifically Taleo, desired. Experience supporting training/compliance systems, such as Vector or similar LMS platforms is a plus.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

    Candidate must be able to manage (plan, lead, organize, and control) multiple technical projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Demonstrated experience in systems maintenance (e.g. upgrades, patches) configuration, testing, and end-user support within an HRIS environment is essential.

    Candidate must have demonstrated ability with system troubleshooting, issue resolution, and root cause analysis. Must also be able to gather/document business requirements and translate them into system configuration and solutions. A strong understanding of HR Business processes (benefits, performance management, recruiting and compliance training) is essential.

    Candidate must have experience with and a strong working knowledge of PS Query, SQL and Oracle HCM. Must also have a strong working knowledge of MS Office. Familiarity with integration tools and data interfaces (e.g., SFTP, API) is essential.

    Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

    Candidate must be able to manage (plan, lead, organize, and control) multiple technical projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Demonstrated experience in systems maintenance (e.g. upgrades, patches) configuration, testing, and end-user support within an HRIS environment is essential.

    Candidate must have demonstrated ability with system troubleshooting, issue resolution, and root cause analysis. Must also be able to gather/document business requirements and translate them into system configuration and solutions. A strong understanding of HR Business processes (benefits, performance management, recruiting and compliance training) is essential.

    Candidate must have experience with and a strong working knowledge of PS Query, SQL and Oracle HCM. Must also have a strong working knowledge of MS Office. Familiarity with integration tools and data interfaces (e.g., SFTP, API) is essential.

    Physical and Environmental Demands:

    • Sit for long periods of time

    Deadline to Apply:

    The position is open until filled.

    Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by July 2, 2026.

    EEO Statement

    SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

    Benefits:

    SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

    SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU''s retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

    The value of learning at SMU isn''t just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, TX

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Analysisunmatched
    • Business Processesunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Capacity Analysisunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Ecosystemsunmatched
    • Employee Retentionunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Functional Analysisunmatched
    • Functional Testingunmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Help Deskunmatched
    • Human Resources Analyticsunmatched
    • Human Resources Managementunmatched
    • Human Resources Processesunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industrial Relationsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Oracleunmatched
    • Oracle Databaseunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • PS Queryunmatched
    • Payroll Administrationunmatched
    • PeopleSoft HRMS (Human Resource Management System)unmatched
    • Peoplesoftunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Reengineeringunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Secure/SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)unmatched
    • Security Monitoringunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • Supercomputingunmatched
    • System Testunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Talent Managementunmatched
    • Taleounmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Test Toolsunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Tuition Feesunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
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