HR Business Intelligence Analyst II​/Business Applications Analyst II

Michigan State University is seeking a skilled HR Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to serve as a primary functional lead for HR reporting, dashboards, and analytics initiatives. This role leads requirements gathering, reporting intake, functional design, testing, and end-user support activities while partnering closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and recommend data-driven solutions. The analyst applies advanced analytical thinking, business process knowledge, and customer-focused problem solving to ensure reporting solutions are accurate, meaningful, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Through continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical expertise, this position helps strengthen the university's reporting and business intelligence capabilities.

The position will also play an important role in MSU HR's continued transition to SAP-based reporting and modern business intelligence capabilities, helping stakeholders understand and effectively use new reporting solutions.

Salary

The salary range for this position is fixed at $83,. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience within this range.

Remote Work Capability

This position is based in East Lansing, Michigan, on the campus of Michigan State University. Human Resources embraces flexible work options, and this position will be fully remote.

What You’ll Do

• Lead report intake, requirements gathering, and stakeholder consultation efforts for HR reporting and analytics initiatives.
• Analyze complex business needs and translate them into functional specifications and reporting solutions.
• Develop and maintain Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and related documentation that support reporting development and organizational standards.
• Design, coordinate, and execute comprehensive testing activities to validate reporting accuracy, functionality, and compliance with business requirements.
• Support the development, testing, and deployment of reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions across SAP, Cognos, QM4, SQL, and related business intelligence platforms.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of reporting dashboards and data visualizations that help stakeholders understand HR data, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Investigate reporting issues, identify root causes, document defects, and partner with technical teams to implement effective solutions.
• Provide first- and second-level support for reporting-related questions, service requests, and troubleshooting activities.
• Coordinate reporting security, access requests, and reporting administration processes while ensuring appropriate documentation and controls.
• Create user documentation, training materials, and knowledge resources that support effective use of reporting and analytics tools.
• Support MSU HR's transition to SAP-based reporting and modern business intelligence capabilities by helping define reporting needs, evaluate solutions, and support adoption of new tools and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance reporting intake, testing, deployment, governance, and service delivery practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading business requirements gathering, stakeholder consultations, and functional analysis activities for reporting or business application solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business challenges, recommend solutions, and manage reporting initiatives from intake through implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across technical and business teams.
• Experience supporting enterprise reporting environments, business intelligence tools, dashboards and data visualization, SQL, SAP, Cognos, or similar systems.
• Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, data quality, and delivering reliable reporting solutions that support organizational success.

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of HR analytics at MSU by helping transform complex HR data into reporting, dashboards, and insights that support HR operations, university priorities, and data-informed decision making.
• Serve as a trusted partner at the intersection of human resources, business intelligence, technology, and process improvement within a complex enterprise environment.
• Own meaningful work from concept through delivery, collaborating with technical developers while serving as the functional lead for reporting and analytics solutions.
• Join a collaborative,…