Universities of Wisconsin
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Position Title: Business Systems Analyst I or II
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Business Systems Analyst I
Job Duties:
This position will assist with the routine and ad hoc payroll processes within and outside of Workday, our HR, payroll and financial system. This includes running processes in Workday, managing integrations and related data validations, analyzing data and payroll errors, reviewing retroactive transactions, reviewing and processing payroll settlements, and monitoring for potentially fraudulent activity. They will be well versed in the payroll processing space and have basic knowledge of and support other core processes that interact with payroll (ie, HR, absence management, time tracking, benefits).
This position will work collaboratively with all UWSS teams and the Workday Enterprise Support Team to support current operations and may assist with the effort to build and enhance new work streams geared toward operational efficiency and automation of administrative services. This position primarily supports payroll processing and may be tasked with assisting other areas as needed (ie, HR, benefits, purchasing and finance).
Key Job Responsibilities: Supports the bi-weekly payroll process including support of related Workday processes, integrations, data validations, etc. Assists with troubleshooting hardware, software, and system issues Assist with recommending and participating in the implementation of system enhancements or changes that may involve custom design, optional, and third-party products Performs basic data analysis and reporting Assure processes comply with applicable regulations and policies and provide adequate internal controls Foster a culture of continuous improvement Department:
UW-Shared Services (UWSS) exists to standardize processes, consolidate operations, and streamline administrative practices to provide high quality services while improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness. In addition to providing high quality services, UW-Shared Services brings value to UW institutions by reducing administrative burden and cost, thereby allowing them to invest time and resources into activities which are more central to their mission.
Compensation:
The Business Systems Analyst (Official Title: Business Systems Analyst I or II ) is a full-time, salaried (exempt), academic staff position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of
$70,000 - $80,000
(Business Systems Analyst I) or
$76,000 - $86,000
(Business Systems Analyst II) title and compensation will be determined commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, a candidate must have:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in operational support of a large complex ERP or other multifaceted system 1 - 3 years business or technical analyst experience Preferred Qualifications:
Well qualified applicants will also have a substantial amount of experience in a combination of the following:
Experience in higher education or large complex organization Experience with HR, payroll, and/or benefits business system support, especially Workday Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work collaboratively with others on common goals, projects, and tasks Ability to use independent judgement and exercise discretion Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Work Location:
The office location is located at 660 W Washington in Madison, WI. An in-office requirement is expected three (3) days per week and two days may be worked off-site/remote. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.
Application Details:
Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through
11:59 pm, Friday, September 19, 2025.
However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a Resume (PDF Format) and Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all
minimum and preferred qualifications
(PDF Format)
Contact Information:
Questions may be addressed to: Sarah Haen, HR Manager, at sarah.haen@uwss.wisconsin.edu
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for Universities of Wisconsin. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
Universities of Wisconsin fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.
Special Notes
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting uwshr@wisconsin.edu.
The Universities of Wisconsin is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship)
on, before, or after
the effective date of appointment.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).
Benefits Information
Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through the closing date. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
Clery Act information
The Universities of Wisconsin provides statistics on campus crime in its Annual Security Report. For more information on university campus statistics see https://www.wisconsin.edu/compliance/clery/.
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Title: Business Systems Analyst I or II
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Business Systems Analyst I
Job Duties:
This position will assist with the routine and ad hoc payroll processes within and outside of Workday, our HR, payroll and financial system. This includes running processes in Workday, managing integrations and related data validations, analyzing data and payroll errors, reviewing retroactive transactions, reviewing and processing payroll settlements, and monitoring for potentially fraudulent activity. They will be well versed in the payroll processing space and have basic knowledge of and support other core processes that interact with payroll (ie, HR, absence management, time tracking, benefits).
This position will work collaboratively with all UWSS teams and the Workday Enterprise Support Team to support current operations and may assist with the effort to build and enhance new work streams geared toward operational efficiency and automation of administrative services. This position primarily supports payroll processing and may be tasked with assisting other areas as needed (ie, HR, benefits, purchasing and finance).
Key Job Responsibilities: Supports the bi-weekly payroll process including support of related Workday processes, integrations, data validations, etc. Assists with troubleshooting hardware, software, and system issues Assist with recommending and participating in the implementation of system enhancements or changes that may involve custom design, optional, and third-party products Performs basic data analysis and reporting Assure processes comply with applicable regulations and policies and provide adequate internal controls Foster a culture of continuous improvement Department:
UW-Shared Services (UWSS) exists to standardize processes, consolidate operations, and streamline administrative practices to provide high quality services while improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness. In addition to providing high quality services, UW-Shared Services brings value to UW institutions by reducing administrative burden and cost, thereby allowing them to invest time and resources into activities which are more central to their mission.
Compensation:
The Business Systems Analyst (Official Title: Business Systems Analyst I or II ) is a full-time, salaried (exempt), academic staff position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of
$70,000 - $80,000
(Business Systems Analyst I) or
$76,000 - $86,000
(Business Systems Analyst II) title and compensation will be determined commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, a candidate must have:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in operational support of a large complex ERP or other multifaceted system 1 - 3 years business or technical analyst experience Preferred Qualifications:
Well qualified applicants will also have a substantial amount of experience in a combination of the following:
Experience in higher education or large complex organization Experience with HR, payroll, and/or benefits business system support, especially Workday Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work collaboratively with others on common goals, projects, and tasks Ability to use independent judgement and exercise discretion Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Work Location:
The office location is located at 660 W Washington in Madison, WI. An in-office requirement is expected three (3) days per week and two days may be worked off-site/remote. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.
Application Details:
Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through
11:59 pm, Friday, September 19, 2025.
However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a Resume (PDF Format) and Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all
minimum and preferred qualifications
(PDF Format)
Contact Information:
Questions may be addressed to: Sarah Haen, HR Manager, at sarah.haen@uwss.wisconsin.edu
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for Universities of Wisconsin. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
Universities of Wisconsin fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.
Special Notes
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting uwshr@wisconsin.edu.
The Universities of Wisconsin is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship)
on, before, or after
the effective date of appointment.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).
Benefits Information
Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through the closing date. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
Clery Act information
The Universities of Wisconsin provides statistics on campus crime in its Annual Security Report. For more information on university campus statistics see https://www.wisconsin.edu/compliance/clery/.
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.