HCM Configuration Analyst

This is a 2-year fixed-term position.

JOB PURPOSE:

University IT (UIT), part of the Business Affairs organization at Stanford University, is dedicated to delivering world-class service and technological solutions to advance research, teaching and learning, administration, and healthcare. UIT is embarking on a long-term strategy to plan, replace, and implement new cloud-based solutions for several enterprise-wide systems.

UIT seeks an experienced Configuration Analyst to support the technical implementation of the University's cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) software application suite as part of the Pinnacle program. Pinnacle includes replacement of the legacy HR, Payroll and ELM systems. The HCM Configuration Analyst will design and configure new business processes and solutions to improve business process workflows, data integrity, compliance alignment and production efficiency.

Implementation of the new cloud-based HCM/ELM application is sponsored by University HR, Financial Management Services and University IT.

CORE DUTIES:

• Oversee, perform and support the production configuration of solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of product capabilities and configuration options.
• Work with the implementation team to demonstrate design options to stakeholders by prototyping such as in conference room pilots.
• Identify any problems or pain points with the current business processes and data flows and propose more effective future state processes.
• Lead and coordinate with business and technical owners to identify improvement areas, evaluating the potential for automating existing or proposed work functions or processes in alignment with the HCM/ELM solution.
• Lead the elicitation and gathering of future state business processes, data integration, reporting and other system requirements for a new HCM/ELM cloud solution.
• Define and document functional, technical and data requirements and test cases for cloud ERP implementation. May include the writing of all or a portion of functional configuration workbooks, integration, technical and data mapping specifications.
• Work closely with quality assurance teams to perform comprehensive end-to-end testing of the application, including all integrations and data flows.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions when required.
• Lead training sessions and workshops to guide relevant teams.
• Work with change management teams in the creation of training guides or other learning aids to support adoption of the HCM solution.
• Resolve issues and assist others with "how to" questions.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and eight years relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires one or more years of experience in enterprise human capital management (HCM) cloud applications - HRIS Hire to Retire processes, preferably Oracle or Workday or both.
• Experience in two or more HCM cloud modules - Core HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and Learning.
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall approaches, functional requirements, process modeling and re-engineering, use case development, user acceptance testing, organizational change management, and large-scale enterprise system implementations.
• Ability to design and document complex business systems.
• Experience in technical and data analysis, including data conversion and data mapping for integration requirements.
• Proven problem solving and analytical thinking and ability to approach problems logically and systematically.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle, including production change control.
• Project management skills as needed.
• Skilled in conducting interviews and facilitating group meetings, including discussions with business owners and users as well as IT development and technical teams working on integration, data flows and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to bridge functional and technical resources by communicating effectively with individuals of varying systems expertise and business needs.
• Strong listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, use a telephone.
• Rarely writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit courses. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our work-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
• Redwood City. Our new Stanford Redwood City campus, opened in 2019, will be the workplace for approximately 2,700 staff whose jobs are important to supporting the University's mission. The campus will offer amenities such as an onsite cafe and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare center for Stanford families.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The expected pay range for this position is $112,000 to $159,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4803
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: K
• Requisition ID: 97835