at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
HCM Technical Business Analyst Enterprise Applications
Posting Summary
The HCM Technical Business Analyst is a key member of the Enterprise Application Services (EAS) team and serves as a functional-technical lead supporting the University's enterprise HR systems. The role's initial focus is PeopleSoft HCM, with specialization in either Benefits Administration or Payroll, and responsibility for supporting additional HCM modules and future cloud-based ERP platforms as UVM prepares for an HR/Finance ERP replacement.
This position works with a high degree of autonomy and partners closely with HR/Benefits, Payroll, Enterprise Technology Services teams, and external vendors to design, configure, test, and deploy complex system enhancements, regulatory updates, and integrations. The analyst independently translates business and regulatory requirements into functional and technical solutions, leads assigned HCM initiatives impacting multiple HR or payroll processes, and ensures solutions align with departmental objectives, operational continuity, and security, privacy and compliance requirements.
The role also provides advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, leads documentation and knowledge-sharing efforts, and drives continuous improvement through best-practice, configuration-driven solutions. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced functional HR, Benefits and/or Payroll knowledge, technical expertise in enterprise HCM systems, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders. This position works with sensitive data and requires both a confidentiality and security-first approach.
Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is comprised of five main areas: Client Services, Network Services, Information Security Office (ISO), Systems Architecture & Administration (SAA), and Database Administrators/Enterprise Application Services (EAS). EAS supports, maintains, updates and configures the core services for campus including the student information system, finance, HR and multiple other services and supporting systems.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field,
4-6 years of progressive HRIS or HCM analysis experience, including Benefits or Payroll domain expertise.
Hands-on experience with at least one major enterprise HCM platform (PeopleSoft HCM, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.)
Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications, test cases, and implementation plans.
Strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and documentation skills; proven ability to work collaboratively across functions
Desirable Qualifications
Deep expertise in PeopleSoft HCM Benefits Administration (BenAdmin rules, event processing, eligibility, rates/tables) and/or Payroll processes
Experience with PS Query, SQL, integration troubleshooting, and file exchange processes.
In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft architecture.
Participation in ERP implementations (PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.), especially in HCM modules.
Higher education experience.
Familiarity with HR/Benefits or Payroll integrations and testing methodologies (unit, UAT, regression).
Exposure to data governance, role/security concepts, and change management.
Proficiency with Excel, collaboration tools, and test/documentation platforms.
Anticipated Pay Range
$90,000 to $115,000
Other Information
Special Conditions
A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA
Exempt
Union Position
No
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
8/13/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Enterprise Application Service/11660
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE
37.5
Term (months per year)
12
For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/86529
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