Business Analyst – Finance & HR Information Systems, Information Technology na Northwest Missouri State University, MO

About the Department

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time position

PRIMARY DUTY: The Business Analyst – Finance & HR Information Systems (FHRIS) will collaborate with the Enterprise Applications Team and key business offices at Northwest Missouri State University, including Human Resources and Finance (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll, etc.) to support and optimize Workday, with a primary focus on the Workday HCM and Workday Financial Management suites, as well as other enterprise applications across campus.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as the liaison between the Finance divisions and the Enterprise Applications team. Lead efforts to implement technology-driven process improvements using Workday HCM, Payroll, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other related modules.

2. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for relevant Workday modules. Participate in cross-functional meetings to identify business needs, configure Workday solutions, and deliver optimized business workflows.

3. Provide both functional and technical support for Workday HCM (Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Management, Payroll), and Workday Financials (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Procurement, Expense, and Budgeting).

4. Identify inefficiencies in business processes and recommend improvements through system configuration, business process development, or automation. Maintain documentation of business processes, system configurations, and integration points.

5. Manage and support third-party integrations with Workday.

6. Lead and/or assist in the implementation of Workday feature releases and ongoing system maintenance (quarterly, monthly, and weekly). Is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing test scripts, new feature validation, and end-user training.

7. Continuously evaluate Finance and HR operations for opportunities to streamline and improve business processes through better use of Workday capabilities.

8. Prioritize and manage multiple initiatives while maintaining consistent, clear communication with both functional and technical stakeholders.

9. Ensure all changes are properly documented, reviewed and approved in the Change Management System prior to implementing.

10. Ensure the timely delivery of system enhancements, configuration changes, and support requests by coordinating with both internal and external Workday support resources.

11. Serve as a backup to the Business Analyst – Student Information Systems, providing support for Workday Student modules—including Student Records, Academic Advising, Financial Aid, and Student Financials—as needed. Assist with issue resolution, testing, and cross-functional coordination to ensure continuity of service during absences or peak workload periods.

12. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Experience:

· Demonstrated experience in business process analysis, preferably within Human Resources and/or Finance.

· Hands-on experience supporting or implementing Workday HCM and/or Workday Financial Management modules.

Skills:

· Strong analytical problem-solving skills

· Proactive self-starter with a focus on results and process improvement

· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to learn and adapt to new software applications and tools quickly

Other Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work the normal hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break. This position may be flexible with the hours worked to include nights and weekends when needed. This position has the capability to work on campus or include remote work.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Computers, Ellucian Banner software, along with their third-party integrations

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email [email protected] if more information is needed regarding the process.