HR Business Analyst
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
- Work-life balance
- Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
- Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
- Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
- Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
- Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all new employee and benefits overviews (assist HR Specialist with the management of cases in BenefitsSolver
- Provide accurate and timely information to MSUB Payroll regarding benefit enrollment and retirement; this work is coordinated with the HR Specialist.
- Provide new employees with benefit information and support employees by answering questions
- Perform ACA Reporting
- Process Terminations/Resignations/Retirements
- Conduct Exit Interviews
- Perform ongoing audits and reconciliation of new employee entry and benefits (in BenefitsSolver) collaboratively with the HR Specialist. This includes running reports and ensuring information is correct in BenefitsSolver.
- Analyze HR data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement across workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, engagement, compensation, and benefits.
- Partner with HR stakeholders to define business requirements for new initiatives, system enhancements, and process improvements
- Design and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and KPIs using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Banner, Benefits Solver, People Admin, Canvas, etc.
- Evaluate and optimize HRIS functionality (e.g.,Banner, People Admin, and Benefits Solver).
- Implementation and Management of New Hire ticket system.
- Collaborate with IT and vendors to implement or enhance HR technologies (Canvas, AI, Qualtrics, website, etc.)
- Support compliance and audit requirements through accurate data management and documentation.
- Conduct benchmarking and workforce analytics to support strategic HR planning and organizational development.
- Document business processes, create SOPs, and provide recommendations for workflow automation.
- Assist in change management and communication efforts related to HR initiatives and systems changes.
- Management of DocuSign forms
- Support Director with initiatives and analysis as needed
- Cross training in all Human Resources duties and tasks
QUALITIES:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
- Strong public speaking skills and ability to convey information through trainings
- Ability to establish relationships as strategic partner across campus
- Ability to analyze and research specific issues utilizing a variety of resources
- Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time.
- Excellent oral communication skills – speaks persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. Ability to explain complex issues in a clear and easily understood manner to a wide audience.
- Excellent written communication skills – writes informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Excellent customer service skills – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.
- Ability to handle difficult or emotional situations in a professional manner.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Regularly required to sit throughout the day
- Operation of a computer throughout the day
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- This position requires in-state travel including overnight stays for various University System meetings, conferences, committees, and negotiations. Up to 3 trips per month could be required during active labor negotiations, however, the average travel will be less.
Experience Required: 3 or more years’ experience working with systems in Human Resources and/or higher education.
Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience Preferred: 3 years or more of experience in Banner and/of HRIS. Prior involvement in HR projects; benefits, new hire processes, system implementation/management.
Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm
TO APPLY: https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7485
