HR Systems Analyst - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Human Resources, Level C

Job Title

HR Systems Analyst

Department

Human Resources Information Systems | Central Human Resources

Compensation Range

$6, $10,433.50 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

May 31, 2023

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

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Job Summary

Works in partnership with Human Resources and stakeholders to maintain and enhance HR systems, processes, and data. Leads the assessment of HR client needs in an effort to align business initiatives with information technology solutions.

Provides expertise in areas of requirements definition; process baselining, analysis and design; configuration, testing, training and documentation; and ongoing support, process optimization to deliver enterprise solutions to the Human Resources department, partners and stakeholders.

Works on projects of varying sizes and levels of formality, and with business practitioners in the HR department and across the UBC community.

Projects have varying degrees of complexity, influence and impact, and may involve information systems, process re-engineering and automation, 6 Sigma / Lean efficiency initiatives and various reporting and analysis activities.

Organizational Status

Position falls under the Human Resources Information Systems area of Human Resources and reports to the Executive Director, HR Operational Excellence.

Work Performed

Primary duties:

Gathers and defines user requirements utilizing a structured process to identify HR priorities, develops functional specifications, conducts feasibility and cost benefit studies, documenting development work from start to finish.

Prepares functional, system and program specifications.

Ensures solutions are consistent with the overall technical and business architecture of the university, complies with UBC IT and university policy, as well as government compliancy requirements on security, privacy and accessibility.

Analyzes the impact of proposed changes for HR and other UBC departments, and is responsible for coordinating, and sometimes doing, change management activities, including communications and training.

Develops user test cases and validates test results during acceptance testing stages. Typically performs functional testing. Is familiar with evaluation criteria, principles and guidelines for assessing software usability.

Conducts data analysis and data modeling.

Analyzes metrics to ensure client satisfaction.

Prepares project status reports and communicate status to HR and other stakeholders.

Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of the university s technical and business environment.

Understands key technical environments to effectively identify integration, security, scalability and performance requirements.

Builds and maintains good working relationships with project teams, business analysis peers, colleagues, systems staff and client stakeholders.

Keeps abreast of current and future Workday and HR systems and service initiatives, enhancements and upcoming releases in order to determine the direction and goals of UBC's HR systems ecosystem.

From time-to-time, supports in-house HR systems orientation for new users within Human Resources, distributed users communities (Vancouver and Okanagan).

Secondary duties:
Compiles, analyzes and interprets data. Designs reports and analysis of varying complexity. This may require writing and leveraging query tools from a variety of data sources.

Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties. Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems and improve data integrity.

Works across the HR community to identify opportunities for enhanced service delivery, optimization and efficiency through process analysis, benchmarking, re-engineering and automation where appropriate.

Works in collaboration with other Workday ERP stakeholders to identify and resolve HR service related issues, optimize process and user experience, and expand scope of services.

Takes ownership of production issues/fixes, from initial investigation to complete production release.

Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors in design, systems recommendations, interpretation or analysis of information could result in financial loss to the University, inefficient resource allocation, and may affect the accountability of the Human Resources department.

Supervision Received

Works under gene