Stanford University is hiring an HR Business Analyst! Do you have strong business analyst skills and talents?

If your references will confirm your outstanding track record of capturing and modeling business requirements and working with business partners to understand HR business system needs, we would like to learn more about you. The University HR Information Systems team is responsible for the implementation, support, maintenance, and operation of Human Resources systems at Stanford University.

Therefore, your experience with human resource systems would be highly desirable. Reporting to the manager of client services – systems within University Human Resources, the team strives to deliver quality HR solutions, providing the highest value to the University and with the lowest cost of ownership.

Job Purpose

Specify requirements and/or design solutions for business information systems and incorporate new technical systems to improve work-flow, production, efficiency and effectiveness. May serve as project lead.

Core Duties

• Translate business processes into system requirements and/or development of systems solutions.
• Analyze new business requirements, assist with feasibility of enhancement requests, system functionality, current system use and user needs.
• Specify functional analysis and design and work with developers and analysts to recommend solutions and resolve system issues.
• Review, research and evaluate software to determine its usefulness and appropriateness as related to existing or proposed business systems; assist or develop preliminary and detailed system design documentation.
• Perform testing of new systems, upgrades and patching of existing systems; plan, conduct and document results of testing.
• Develop instructional materials, training and job aids.
• Advise users requiring assistance in solving complex problems or issues regarding management and business systems.
• Analyze data and provide data sets to users for analysis. May include development of operational and analytical reports for end users.
• Liaise with external vendors or partners in support of business systems, which may include system development, implementation and/or operations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer system capabilities, business processes, and work flow.
• Experience with enterprise applications and understanding of database driven applications.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques used in conducting management studies and in systems analysis.
• Current knowledge of rapidly changing computer technology.
• Skill in conducting interviews and facilitating group meetings.
• Skill in developing and conducting training programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to bridge functional and technical resources by communicating effectively with individuals of varying systems expertise and business needs.
• Strong listening, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to design and document complex business systems.
• Proven problem solving and analytical thinking and ability to approach problems logically and systematically.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive PeopleSoft HCM experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with minimum direction.
• Ability to establish effective, ongoing relationships with clients, staff and management.
• Ability to run multiple competing priorities and work under pressure in high stress situations.

Certifications and Licenses

• None

Physical Requirements

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk.
• Rarely writing by hand; lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions

• Work extended hours.

Work Standards

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, business clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates dedication to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to follow all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

We are not able to provide relocation for this position. Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Why Stanford is for You:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more.
• Redwood City. Our new Stanford Redwood City campus, opened in Spring 2019, will be the workplace for approximately 2,700 staff, including University IT, whose jobs are important to supporting Stanford's mission. The campus offers amenities such as onsite cafes and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare center for Stanford families.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this role by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4772
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: I
• Requisition ID: 84206