Business Data Analyst – Hourly Data Management

GENERAL DUTIES

Under supervision, provides and/or oversees expert end-user support by proficiently and accurately inputting, auditing, and reporting on information in CUNYfirst (i.e., PeopleSoft). CUNYfirst is the City University of New York's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Oracle/PeopleSoft system used to capture and maintain the University's student administration, human resources and finance functions.

This position differs from an Information Technology position in that an incumbent in an Information Technology position provides hardware support, software programming and networking, systems planning, and/or technological troubleshooting while a Business Data and Reporting Analyst is a highly skilled end-user of CUNYfirst. There are 4 levels of this title. Related duties may be assigned as needed.

Levels 1 and 2 are non-exempt from FLSA.

Levels 3 and 4 are exempt from FLSA.

This job is in CUNY's Classified Civil Service. The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html

CONTRACT TITLE

Business Data and Reporting Analyst

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Business Data Analyst will support the HRIS and Payroll teams by managing critical hourly transactional data entry during the transition from CUNYfirst to Workday ERP. This role will ensure timely and accurate data processing for hourly employees while bridging workflows between HRIS and Payroll during the ePAF transition period.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and validate employee appointments, reappointments, job changes, and terminations into CUNYfirst.
• Support the transition of transactional work from departmental HR Coordinators to centralized HR, aligning with the new ePAF workflow.
• Ensure timely data entry for hourly employees to prevent payroll delays.
• Assist Payroll in reconciling and submitting accurate records to Central HR.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies before migration to Workday.
• Support HRIS and Payroll SMEs during testing, parallel payroll runs, and data validation in Workday.
• Document transition workflows and provide recommendations for process improvements post-Workday implementation.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

All Levels

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for the job tasks.
• One (1) year of related full-time experience utilizing PeopleSoft computer software technology. CUNY considers full-time experience to be 35 hours per week. Experience that is less than full-time and more than 20 hours per week can be prorated at 50% (e.g., two month's related work experience at 20-35 hours per week equate to one month's full-time related work experience.)
  
  

This title has four levels. To qualify for Levels 2 - 4, additional qualifications, such as education, experience, or certification relevant to the area of specialization are required.

The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html

Other Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume data entry with accuracy.
• Familiarity with CUNYfirst or similar HRIS/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, union rules, and appointment types preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams during a systems transition.
  
  

Compensation

Level 2

New Hire: $30.99

Incumbent: $34.99

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYFirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions. If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

• Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
• Click "Search job listings"
• Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"
• Search for Job Opening ID number: 30809
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
  
  

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CLOSING DATE

August 21, 2025.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30809

Location

City College of New York