Business Systems Analyst

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list.
Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
University Human Resources ( UHR ) supports the Rutgers mission as an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching, service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop diverse and highly skilled top talent.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Benefit Business Systems Analyst for the UHR Information Systems & Technology ( HRIS ) department. This role will serve in an internal consultant capacity as one of the primary interfaces between the UHR HRIS team, Benefits, Payroll, OIT and other HCM /Payroll stakeholders. The Business Systems Analyst will work with both the HRIS and Benefits groups to assist with support, maintenance and problem resolution related to all benefits related functions.

This functional expert will be the primary point of contact for the HRIS Director and will be expected to assess the processes for streamlining opportunities and implementing solutions.

• Facilitates the implementation of strategic technical solutions.
• Assesses business processes for efficiency and opportunities for streamlining and automation, including system-wide process solutions, while maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, policy, and negotiated agreement requirements.
• Reviews interfaces, creates ad hoc queries, and develops audits to identify the root causes of process inefficiencies.
• Configures, maintains, and provides technical support for HR benefits systems, primarily within People Soft 9.1 and Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Ensures system readiness, data integrity, and compliance through collaboration with HR, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Supports strategic decision-making and ensures adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards through data integrity, analytics, and reporting.
• Partners with the Benefits Director and Assistant Director to facilitate collaboration across Benefits and Enrollment, HRIS , Payroll, and OIT to gather requirements, communicate system needs, and deliver effective solutions.
• Ensures alignment of HRIS capabilities with organizational goals.

FLSA Exempt

$94,047 - $98,000

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and…