Business Analyst - req# 35463

The University of New Mexico Human Resources Operations Departmentis seeking a Business Analyst who thrives in a collaborative environment and ispassionate about supporting business process improvement and organizational change.This role is pivotal in analyzing and improving HR processes, supporting annualbusiness cycle events, and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance HR’soperating efficiency and UNM’s employee experience.

The newly established Business Analyst position is key to the success of HROperations’ business cycle and project implementation team.  Through strong collaboration with the Department’sIT and User Support teams, the Business Analyst will partner with departmentsacross HR and other key stakeholders to enable smooth execution of critical processesand projects, including UNM’s Performance Evaluation Process, mandatorybenefits reporting, annual salary updates, and other HR business cycle events.The position also plays an integral role as a functional team member on HRtechnical projects and system implementations, helping incorporate businessprocess improvement and change management efforts across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnerwith HR Operations leadership and stakeholders to identify process improvementopportunities and implement solutions that support organizational goals.
• Collaborate with HR departments to ensure seamless execution of annual HR business cycle events.
• Document business requirements, workflows, and process changes for HR projects and system enhancements.
• Support change management efforts by developing communication plans, training materials, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and risks, ensuring successful implementation of HR initiatives.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Experience in higher education or large, complex organizations.
• Familiarity with HR business processes or those of other similarly complex core administrative functions.
• Familiarity with HRIS and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle, Cornerstone on Demand, SalesForce, UKG).
• Experience with change management and project management methodologies.
• Experience with process improvement practices and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.