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Join Our Team as a Systems Analyst!
Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive organizational success? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your analytical skills and innovative solutions make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Regular full-time Systems Analyst, HR Systems and Reporting, you will play a pivotal role in administering our Human Capital Management (HCM) ERP system. Your expertise will be crucial in designing strategic solutions and providing operational support for our campus community.
The work will involve a comprehensive process of analyzing current systems and workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and designing tailored solutions within PeopleSoft HCM. The Analyst will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including internal clients, IT teams, colleagues, partners and leaders from across campus to gather requirements, understand their needs, and ensure that the solutions align with organizational goals.
Your contributions will directly support the University's Ahead of Tomorrow strategic plan and improve the experience for our campus community. Join a team of dedicated professionals who value teamwork and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Analyze Business Processes and Collaborate:
- Evaluate client business processes and requirements related to human capital management to identify areas for enhancement.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Utilize system expertise and understanding of the University's business processes to design, test, and implement solutions.
Technical Troubleshooting, Solutions and Testing:
- Partner with technical teams to troubleshoot issues.
- Build solutions through configuration and customization of PeopleSoft HCM modules to align with business needs.
- Conduct various types of testing including unit testing, systems testing, and user testing to ensure functionality and performance.
Documentation Development and Maintenance:
- Develop and maintain documentation for requirements, system configuration, and processes.
- Keep abreast of PeopleSoft HCM updates and industry best practices.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or a similar field.
- 2-4 years of experience as an HR data analyst or a related field.
- Experience with enterprise HRIS systems. Preference for candidates with experienced in PeopleSoft.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic focus.
- Critical thinking, data analytics, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in unit testing, systems testing, and user testing.
- Excellent people and customer relationship skills.
- Understanding of business process terminology and product knowledge.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Work collaboratively and interact respectfully and persuasively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to provide effective advice, information, and assistance to a wide range of customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 2 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
