HRIS Business Analyst II

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The HRIS Business Analyst at FIU is responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and supporting HR information systems, with a focus on PeopleSoft and related platforms. This role involves managing system queries, document templates, and security roles, ensuring accurate data extraction and reporting for HR operations, payroll, benefits, and recruitment processes. Analysts collaborate with development teams to implement new features, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making, process automation, and continuous improvement to support organizational effectiveness. The analyst also plays a key role in user access management, workflow configuration, and integration of business intelligence tools to enhance HR service delivery and operational transparency.

• Administer and provide technical support for FIU's HRIS platforms, including PeopleSoft (Base Benefits, Payroll for North America, Core HR, ePerformance), Perceptive Content, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Ensure system integrity, data accuracy, and compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze, document, and optimize HR business processes to enhance efficiency and user experience, leveraging current market best practices and digital transformation trends.
• Collaborate with HR stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement using PeopleSoft workflow, BI Publisher, and integration with other FIU systems.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance HR dashboards and reports using Power BI and SQL Server, providing actionable insights for decision-making. Develop and utilize PeopleSoft queries to generate custom reports for modules such as Payroll, Base Benefits, TAM and ePerformance, ensuring data-driven HR management.
• Configure and maintain PeopleSoft modules (Base Benefits, Payroll for North America, Core HR, ePerformance) to support HR operations, including annual updates (e.g., IRS contribution limits, payroll calendar), and module-specific enhancements.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new features, ensuring alignment with FIU's strategic goals and compliance standards.
• Create and update user guides, training materials, and functional documentation for HRIS systems, including SharePoint and Perceptive Content workflows. Conduct training sessions for HR staff and end-users to promote effective system utilization and adoption of new functionalities.
• Manage user access requests and security roles within PeopleSoft, SharePoint, and related HRIS platforms, ensuring appropriate access controls and audit compliance.
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Work closely with HRIS members, Payroll, Benefits, and Records teams to coordinate system changes, testing, and data validation, especially during annual processes and regulatory updates.
• Serves as primary contact for Conflict of Interest application support and development.
• Serves as primary point of contact for all Perceptive Content related issues/requests.
• Serve as a liaison between HR, IT, and business units to ensure successful project delivery and system integration.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related field and two (2) years of experience in HRIS or related field.

• Must have at least one year of design, development and reporting experience with ERP HR systems (e.g. Peoplesoft, Workday, SAP.)

• Experience developing complex queries using PS Query.
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft 9.2 Based Benefits, TL, Payroll, Position Management, and ePerformance Modules.
• Knowledge of programming languages, concepts and practices.

• Administrative

• $50,000 - $60,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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Pay Transparency

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FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.