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Business Analyst, HCM
2025-08-05 Nevada System of Higher Education Reno,NV
Description:
Job Description
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst, HCM. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Assistant Director of Workday. The position may be located in Reno or Las Vegas.
The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: three universities, four community colleges, and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience rapid growth, with significant challenges and opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.
NSHE maintains a wide area network and multiple data centers along with a wide variety of systems and applications to provide services to all its institutions. The Business Analyst is an integral part of the overall NSHE Workday team. The Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst position supports the Workday enterprise information system's ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of related business processes, configuration, and related activities across the NSHE institutions. This position provides a bridge between the campus functional and the SCS technical areas.
The Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst assists NSHE stakeholders in identifying and documenting their business processes and recommends refinement and improvements to those processes. The Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst provides user support in complex problem analysis and resolution; designs and develops reports and data extracts that support campus business processes; develops technical specifications that support application customizations/modifications; assists in quality assurance testing of application customizations/modifications and application upgrades.
STARTING SALARY: Starting average salary for Business Analyst: approximately $70,000 - $90,000 and Senior Business Analyst: approximately $90,000 - $105,000 (depending on experience). A benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement.
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: September 1, 2025.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Business Analyst, HCM: The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution, and two (2) years of directly applicable experience as a business analyst, or a Master's Degree from an accredited institution with one (1) year of directly applicable experience. Alternatively, five (5) years of direct related experience in a large corporation or university environment where a combination of equivalent skills and knowledge were acquired will be considered.
Senior Business Analyst, HCM: The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least five (5) years of experience in business analysis is required or a Master's Degree from an accredited institution with two (2) years of directly applicable experience. Alternatively, ten (10) years of direct related experience in a large corporation or university environment where a combination equivalent skills and knowledge were acquired will be considered.
Preferred: Experience in higher education is preferred. Experience in a higher education functional environment such as in core HR, recruitment, absence, benefits, time tracking or talent can serve as replacement or supplemental experience in place of business analysis experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Successful candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants should address the following items in their letter of application when applying for this position.
TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process. Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, email addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience. Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials. References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant. The review of materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Stephanie Flatt, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at For assistance with NSHE's on-line applicant portal, contact Stephanie Flatt at (775) ###-#### or ...@nshe.nevada.edu.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions. Once you log into Workday and type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled. The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by August 3, 2025.
For more information about the Nevada System of Higher Education, please visit our website at www.nevada.edu. The Nevada System of Higher Education hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The NSHE is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, email addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), System Administration and System Computing Services. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
- Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account.
- Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
Job Description
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst, HCM. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Assistant Director of Workday. The position may be located in Reno or Las Vegas.
The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: three universities, four community colleges, and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience rapid growth, with significant challenges and opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.
NSHE maintains a wide area network and multiple data centers along with a wide variety of systems and applications to provide services to all its institutions. The Business Analyst is an integral part of the overall NSHE Workday team. The Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst position supports the Workday enterprise information system's ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of related business processes, configuration, and related activities across the NSHE institutions. This position provides a bridge between the campus functional and the SCS technical areas.
The Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst assists NSHE stakeholders in identifying and documenting their business processes and recommends refinement and improvements to those processes. The Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst provides user support in complex problem analysis and resolution; designs and develops reports and data extracts that support campus business processes; develops technical specifications that support application customizations/modifications; assists in quality assurance testing of application customizations/modifications and application upgrades.
STARTING SALARY: Starting average salary for Business Analyst: approximately $70,000 - $90,000 and Senior Business Analyst: approximately $90,000 - $105,000 (depending on experience). A benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement.
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: September 1, 2025.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Business Analyst, HCM: The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution, and two (2) years of directly applicable experience as a business analyst, or a Master's Degree from an accredited institution with one (1) year of directly applicable experience. Alternatively, five (5) years of direct related experience in a large corporation or university environment where a combination of equivalent skills and knowledge were acquired will be considered.
Senior Business Analyst, HCM: The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least five (5) years of experience in business analysis is required or a Master's Degree from an accredited institution with two (2) years of directly applicable experience. Alternatively, ten (10) years of direct related experience in a large corporation or university environment where a combination equivalent skills and knowledge were acquired will be considered.
Preferred: Experience in higher education is preferred. Experience in a higher education functional environment such as in core HR, recruitment, absence, benefits, time tracking or talent can serve as replacement or supplemental experience in place of business analysis experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Successful candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants should address the following items in their letter of application when applying for this position.
- Knowledge of key business functions in higher education in Finance functional areas such as accounting, procurement, grants and budgeting
- Knowledge of information systems in higher education to support the functions above
- Knowledge of business analysis methods for process improvement and process redesign
- Ability to translate business process redesign and automation into administrative efficiencies
- Ability and experience in aligning data, policies, workflows, and information systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, specifically with respect to consensus building, presentation of ideas and plans, and project participation
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an end-user service orientation
- Excellence in the following is required: analysis and problem-solving skills, creativity, verbal and written communication skills, tact, interpersonal skills, ability to function on a team, ability to understand the technical aspects of the information technology services industry;
- An understanding of key business functions in higher education. For example, such business functions include student financial aid, recruiting, admissions, registration, student financials, and advising;
- An understanding of information systems in higher education to support the functions above;
- Ability to learn new technologies and the flexibility to adapt them to NSHE IT processes;
- Knowledge of various project management methods, tools, and techniques, including Agile and SCRUM methods.
- The Business Analyst is responsible for understanding the client's business processes and the capabilities of the business applications used by NSHE institutions. By understanding the impact of the client's processes on application capabilities, the incumbent can help the client solve their business problems in the most efficient and effective manner.
- As both the functional expert and the developer of technical specifications, the Business Analyst is an integral component in the creation of the technical solutions for identified client business needs.
- The Business Analyst assists the client in developing effective testing scripts and ensures that applications are well tested.
- As a key player in IT projects, the Business Analyst, led by a senior IT team member, will participate on and provide input to IT projects.
- The Business Analyst is the liaison between the campus functional user and the SCS technical staff. They turn business requirements into technical specifications so that other IT staff members can use these technical specifications to modify existing or develop new application functions.
- Limited travel with overnight stays may be required in support of activities related to the position.
- As a key holder of both business process and application knowledge, it falls to the Senior Business Analyst to effectively communicate user needs to the IT community, to align stakeholder expectations with resource availability and application capabilities, and to keep all involved parties informed and coordinated on project progression. The Senior Business Analyst also will be a Project Lead for IAS on many IT projects that have a direct impact on the business applications SCS supports;
- The Senior Business Analyst assists the client in developing effective testing scripts and ensures that applications are well tested;
- Communicate with SCS colleagues and with campus customers throughout the processes of designing, developing, and maintaining applications.
TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process. Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, email addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience. Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials. References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant. The review of materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Stephanie Flatt, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at For assistance with NSHE's on-line applicant portal, contact Stephanie Flatt at (775) ###-#### or ...@nshe.nevada.edu.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions. Once you log into Workday and type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled. The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by August 3, 2025.
For more information about the Nevada System of Higher Education, please visit our website at www.nevada.edu. The Nevada System of Higher Education hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The NSHE is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, email addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.