Job Description

Position Summary

The HR Information Systems Analyst reports to the Associate Director for Information Resources and Systems and is responsible for supporting, configuring, and enhancing Colorado State University’s Human Resources systems, including Workday HCM. This position focuses on business process configuration, report writing and configuration, security assignments, troubleshooting, and functional support. The HRIS Analyst collaborates with HR functional teams to ensure Workday HCM supports operational needs, policy requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Full Consideration Date:

This position will remain open until filled, however for full consideration please apply by 11:59pm February 24, 2026.

Essential Job Duties:

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday HCM, including business processes, security roles, reporting (calculated fields, matrix reports), and functional troubleshooting to meet HR and campus needs.

• Assess, test, and implement Workday biannual releases and enhancements, ensuring configuration changes align with functional requirements, pass testing, and are production-ready.

• Partner with HR functional units and campus stakeholders to translate business needs into effective Workday configuration, reporting solutions, and system improvements.

• Develop and analyze Workday data and reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, data integrity, and to provide actionable insights for HR operations, leadership, and auditors.

• Provide user support, documentation, and training, including responding to help tickets, creating job aids and reference materials, and communicating system changes clearly to diverse audiences.

Supervision:

• N/A

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Background Check

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field.

• Two or more years of experience supporting enterprise applications, preferably HR systems.

• Demonstrated commitment to positive client experience.

• Experience with system configuration: requirements gathering, business process design, testing, user acceptance, deployment, and change management.

• Experience with data analysis and report writing.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across functional teams.

• Proven ability to quickly learn new systems and applications.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience supporting or configuring Workday HCM, writing Workday reports and creating calculated fields.

• Understanding of HR processes such as payroll, benefits, and employee lifecycle activities.

• Experience in security management, especially in Workday.

• Experience managing HRIS-related projects or system updates.

• Ability to lead projects with limited oversight and influence cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing expectations.

• Demonstrated high integrity with confidential information.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.