Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Requisition

Working Title:

Business Analyst

Position Grade: 13

The University of New Mexico Human Resources Operations Department is seeking a Business Analyst who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting business process improvement and organizational change. This role is pivotal in analyzing and improving HR processes, supporting annual business cycle events, and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance HR’s operating efficiency and UNM’s employee experience.

The newly established Business Analyst position is key to the success of HR Operations’ business cycle and project implementation team. Through strong collaboration with the Department’s IT and User Support teams, the Business Analyst will partner with departments across HR and other key stakeholders to enable smooth execution of critical processes and projects, including UNM’s Performance Evaluation Process, mandatory benefits reporting, annual salary updates, and other HR business cycle events.

The position also plays an integral role as a functional team member on HR technical projects and system implementations, helping incorporate business process improvement and change management efforts across the organization.

• Partner with HR Operations leadership and stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that support organizational goals.
• Collaborate with HR departments to ensure seamless execution of annual HR business cycle events.
• Document business requirements, workflows, and process changes for HR projects and system enhancements.
• Support change management efforts by developing communication plans, training materials, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and risks, ensuring successful implementation of HR initiatives.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Experience in higher education or large, complex organizations.
• Familiarity with HR business processes or those of other similarly complex core administrative functions.
• Familiarity with HRIS and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle, Cornerstone on Demand, Sales Force, UKG).
• Experience with change management and project management methodologies.
• Experience with process improvement practices and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc).
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Main - Albuquerque, NM

HR Business Services (730B6)

Staff

Regular - Full-Time

Exempt

Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Yes

1/5/2026

Yes

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work agreement (RWA), and may be approved to work remotely 2-3 days per week. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement.

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