Workday System Business Analyst

JOB SUMMARY :

Clemson University is looking for a Workday System Business Analyst to fulfill the following duties :

• The ERP System Business Analyst will work with end users, product owners, developers and business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements and business processes.
• Will prepare and / or maintain detailed documentation pertaining to programming, systems operations, and requirements.
• Achieve and maintain subject matter expertise relevant to functional areas.
• Work with product teams and product mangers to implement changes and enhancements to applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Clemson University is migrating primary human resources, finance processes and systems to our new cloud-based enterprise resource platform (ERP), Ultimately, this investment will replace an antiquated system with a cutting-edge, intelligently designed one.

will serve as a highly coordinated system ideal for providing a smooth user experience for faculty, staff and administrators alike, all while supporting our University's strategic plan, Clemson Elevate.

Our current HR and Finance systems are outdated. They predate the first ever webpages and the science of texting as a form of communication.

A host of workaround systems and processes frustrate faculty and staff trying to complete recurring tasks like requesting a new hire.

A new system that simplifies processes, removes disruption and keeps faculty and staff focused on high-priority work will keep everyone engaged.

By investing in this new system, we will effectively transition efficiently and strategically to a new system that supports both the efforts of Clemson Elevate as well as the needs of our students, faculty, staff and partners.

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JOB DUTIES :

30% - Essential - Consulting / Enhancing :

Work with product owners, product teams, product managers, and vendors to understand business needs and vendor product roadmaps.

Document requirements into functional and technical specifications using a variety of business analytic techniques. Recommend solutions to product owners.

Work with product team to implement and test enhancements based on University product roadmap priorities. Coordinate with other teams to implement solutions and to communicate solutions to appropriate parties.

Manage some enhancements from beginning to end with less need for supervisor consultation. Serve as primary departmental representative on software solution implementations.

30% - Essential - Support :

Develop and maintain extensive business process documentation for assigned functional areas and product line. Work with product owners, product teams, and other IT teams to troubleshoot, analyze, gather requirements, and propose resolutions.

Communicate potential impact of solutions. Execute solutions. Test system independently and in collaboration with product owners.

20% - Essential - Reporting :

Work with product team and product owners to define and document reporting needs and create reports within applications and / or external reporting systems.

Coordinate with other teams to implement solutions and to communicate solutions to appropriate parties. Responsible for seeking out opportunities to enhance business processes or solve problems through reporting solutions, thus acquiring an advanced report-developing skill set.

15% - Essential - Testing :

Work with the Quality Management (QM) team and product owners to define and document manual test scripts to align with business processes.

Use automated testing tool when available. Maintain and enhance test script documentation, execute on schedule, troubleshoot results, and work with product owners to recommend enhancements to business processes.

5% - Essential - Data Support and Conversions :

Assist in the identification of relevant data sources and the analysis of data fields. Perform data migration as needed, including analysis, mappings, and transformations.

Assists in the documentation of meta data and business rules relating to data and transformations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education - Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related area.

Work Experience - Advanced experience in Workday configuration in the following areas : Financial Accounting, Budget, Foundation Data Model, and Gifts and Endowments.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

Licenses - Workday Pro Certification on Core Finance, Gifts and Endowments, and / or Adaptive Planning

Work Experience - Additional configuration experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Banking and Settlement, Procurement / Spend, Projects, and Assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Stand for prolonged period

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORK SCHEDULE : Standard Hrs : 37.5

Standard Hrs : 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range : Band 08 ($ 85,000.00 - $ 102,000.00)

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION : Clemson, SC

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

September 2, 2024 @ 11 : 59 PM

MILITARY AND VETERAN :

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY :

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE :

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT :

Clemson University is an AA / EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.