Job Information
Tarleton State University HR Systems Analyst in Stephenville, Texas
Job Title
HR Systems Analyst
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Employment Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for optimizing HR systems? Join our dynamic team at Tarleton State University, where we foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and respect. As an HR Systems Analyst, you'll be part of a community that values leadership, adaptability, and collaboration, helping us enhance our HR processes to improve employee experience and operational efficiency. We offer a competitive benefits package through the Texas A&M University System, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
About the University: Tarleton State University is an energetic, comprehensive Carnegie R2 Doctoral University. Record enrollment increases have been verified each semester for the past five years. Fall 2024 saw another all-time high exceeding 17,000students, up nearly 25 percent from 2019 — proof that Tarleton State is quickly becoming the nation’s premier comprehensive public university. Tarleton State University serves students on the main campus in Stephenville, its growing Fort Worth campus, in Waco, and on the A&M RELLIS campus in Bryan.
The university was founded in 1899 by John Tarleton, a rancher and entrepreneur, who bequeathed his life savings to create an institution of higher education for students of modest means. His commitment to affordability and student success commands everything Tarleton State does.
In 1917 Tarleton State became a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the United States.
About the role: The HR Systems Analyst acts as a technical resource for HR Systems (from Recruitment through Payroll) ensuring performance and reliability. This role involves troubleshooting user issues, escalating as appropriate, and working with functional experts to define user requirements and identify opportunities for system or process enhancements. The analyst consults users on technology changes impacting work processes and continuously recommends new methods to gain efficiencies within Human Resources. The HR Systems Analyst reports to the Director of HR Operations.
This position is in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours. Work hours may vary during peak season. No visa sponsorship is available for this role. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working with Texas A&M System Shared Services, monitor daily HR System activities including business process functionality, data validation, reporting, and new releases.
Support peers in Human Resources and end users across the University.
Create reports within HRIS, data warehouses and other data management systems by understanding and triaging business needs internal/external to HR.
Ensure meaningful and actionable report output, validate and test report structures to ensure information security, and schedule report delivery for efficiency.
Document report specifications and usage, and develop dashboards to capture organizational performance for management.
Identify opportunities to optimize implemented HR Systems by understanding HR business requirements.
Apply system new release knowledge to current system configurations.
Complete visual data flow tools, process mapping, and present recommendations to HR Management.
Train HR Team members (current and new hires) on HR system usage and assist in developing training materials for end users.
Document procedures for system users.
Prepares ad-hoc reports and query analyses in desired formats
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management Information Systems, or equivalent
4 years of technical system experience with a focus on system performance and reporting.
Expertise in Workday, including the newest technology and product offerings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in Workday, including the latest technology and product offerings, with a strong focus on system performance, data integrity, and complex reporting.
Ability to create meaningful and actionable reports, validate and test report structures, and develop dashboards to capture organizational performance.
Skilled in troubleshooting user issues, identifying opportunities for system or process enhancements, and applying new release knowledge to current system configurations.
Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to train team members and document procedures effectively.
Capability to work independently, proactively inquire, and manage daily HR System activities, including business process functionality, data validation, and integrations.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Salary Range
The target base annual salary range is $53,496.80 to $70,987.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:
Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!
Masters Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/masters-educational-assistance-eligibility-guidelines/) – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!
Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.
Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/)
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Benefits
University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)
Research and Economic Development
Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)
Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .