Senior Business Systems Analyst
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Senior Business Systems Analyst
Salary
$88,000.00 - $92,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
CU38583
Department
University of Colorado - System Administration
Opening Date
12/23/2025
Closing Date
1/5/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1800 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
SystemHR.Recruiting@cu.edu
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
To apply, please go to: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38583
Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!
At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.
By joining our team, you'll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado's system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU's campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.
We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you're passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.Learn more about CU System Administration (https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/cu-system) .
Position Summary:
University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado's (CU) four campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service, technical expertise, and the development of enterprise applications responsible for supporting CU's students, faculty, staff, and others.
The Senior Business Systems Analyst exists to assist developers and the HCM Core Application Manager with analysis, configuration, testing, implementation and troubleshooting of application issues within HCM, primarily but not limited to the HCM Core modules. The position is responsible for assisting with functional design specifications and test plans.
This position works with groups such as:
Application Managers
Developers within UIS, Oracle Support, HCM, and FSCM
Employee Services staff
Consultants
Production support
Project management
Warehouse team
Campus Users
Desktop Support
This position will report to the HCM Core Application Manager and work with users on gathering all business requirements for customizations and functional configuration.
Where You Will Work:
This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.
Description of Job
Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities
Production support items.
Assists and supports other system integrations within HCM Core.
Troubleshooting and Analyzing of Data and Application Issues within the Core HCM System
Writing of functional design documents for customizations
Writing of test plans/testing scripts and/or test scenarios
Working with users and application managers to gather all necessary business requirements for customizations
Responsible for tracking and maintaining all functional documents associated with any HCM system
Completing regression testing for all system customizations
Provide leadership and customer service to multiple campus customers and SMEs
Completing smoke testing for PUM/Selective Adoption and PeopleTools Upgrades
Provide coverage for modules in the absence of the application manager
Detailed analysis of Core HCM release notes and detailed impact analysis
Assisting with communication of release notes to the Core HCM Community
Assisting with vendor management of the module
Performs system analysis, program specification, systems development, and support during planned and unplanned maintenance windows
Expand professional, technical skills and expertise by acquiring knowledge in new technologies and system development procedures and tools by attending technical classes, seminars, and end user groups
Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Provides subject matter expertise for the Business Systems Analysts within the Core HCM Systems Team
Secondary Responsibilities
Participation in the Higher Education community and with other Higher Education institutions to share knowledge and ensure CU is subscribing to industry trends and best practices.
Ensuring cross training of all business processes and functional setup of the HCM Core module is dispersed to the HCM Systems Team, Employee Services, and UIS Technical staff through proper documentation and communication to establish and meet agreed upon service level agreements.
Performs system analysis, program specification, systems development, and support during planned and unplanned maintenance windows.
Performs all other duties as assigned
Applications/Services/Tools
Applications Managed:
PeopleSoft HCM
Services Managed:
HCM PeopleSoft Core application
Manage Hires integrations
Training integration
Position Management
Integration assistance with pulling HCM PeopleSoft Core Information
Knowledge of HCM PeopleSoft suites of applications including payroll, benefits, HR/GL and Time and Labor
Tools Utilized:
MS Office Professional Plus: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access; Visio, Skype, Snagit, Snipping Tool, Oracle PeopleSoft Application Designer, PeopleSoft HCM, Beyond Compare, UltraEdit, Cherwell, TeamDynamix, Phire, Toad, SQL Developer, SharePoint, Zoom, Trello, Notepad++, WinSCP
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education (professional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the educational requirement)
4+ years' SQL experience using a tool such as TOAD or SQL Developer Utilizing PeopleSoft Query
4+ years' demonstrated experience testing software customizations
2+ years' experience with PeopleSoft HCM 9.2
2+ years' experience working within a PeopleSoft application
2+ years' experience with PeopleSoft upgrades and PUM/Selective adoption cycles
2+ years' experience understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
2+ years' experience understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Programming, or other related area
Experience using PeopleTools Testing Framework (PTF) tool
Experience using or assisting in UFT Testing Framework tool for automating our core test scripts
Experience in HCM PeopleSoft Core application from functional side to configuration of set up tables and knowledge of HCM Core development
Experience with PeopleTools version 8.61+
Knowledge of PeopleTools configuration; Approval Workflow Engine, Templates, Profile Management, Related Content, etc.
Knowledge of higher education business processes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of higher education business processes; in particular HCM related business processes such as recruiting, position management, workforce administration, benefits administration, commitment accounting, profile management, or other employee lifecycle processes
Ability to multi-task several testing projects
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple applications
Demonstrated experience writing and managing test plans
Ability to travel between campuses within the state of Colorado
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application athttps://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38583:
A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess
A resume including any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.
Benefits:
With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.
No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.
For more information on benefits programs, please review ourComprehensive Benefits Guide (https://www.cu.edu/node/183087) .
Access ourTotal Compensation Calculator (https://www.cu.edu/node/153125) to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)
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