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POSITION IT Systems Analyst - Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll
APPLY BY Open until Position Filled
HIRE DATE January 1, 2023

DIVISION Information Technology Services
REPORTS TO Director of Human Resources & Director of Finance
CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt/Hourly
POSTING DATE October 19, 2022

SUMMARY
Southwest Tech has embarked on a multi-year college-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
software implementation to deliver a world-class experience to its prospective and current students,
staff, faculty, and alumni. The IT Systems Analyst (SA) has an important role in this ongoing project.
The IT SA will work in close collaboration with the department heads of the Finance (general ledger,
accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, fixed assets, purchasing) and Human Resources
(compensation, benefits, hiring, onboarding, performance) and Payroll functional areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead the internal and external ticket process with regular follow-up to the department heads

• Utilizing Power BI, create reports that are requested by Finance and HR/Payroll

• Understand and make recommendations for improvements in the software systems

(Anthology, Timeclock Plus)

• Respond to emergent requests and make them a high priority (i.e., payroll, finance)

• Inform department heads of the changes in the upgrades

• The ability to organize multiple tickets and projects at the same time

• Analyzes and evaluates business functions and documents operational needs, objectives, and

procedures daily

• Collaborate closely with department heads to ensure that best practice business process

changes in the functional areas are fully understood and supported

• Troubleshoot modify and improve application systems to ensure stable and consistent

production of the ERP.

• Research, analyze and test software updates, upgrades, and enhancements to determine

impact on existing business processes and coordinate with the department heads.

• Lead the creation of dashboards

• Support departmental staff to ensure utilization of current and future features of updates,

upgrades, and enhancements of the ERP

• Provide technical assistance, train users and supports training in the usage of the ERP

• Identifies opportunities for improving business processes to derive maximum value from the

ERP system

• By using workflow and other ERP tools, make recommendations for solutions to improve the

automation of business processes.

2 IT Systems Analyst - Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Associate Degree in Information Technology or related field required, bachelors preferred

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Systems Analyst supporting higher education.

• Prior experience with a Finance and HR/Payroll ERP software

• Excellent research, analytical, project management, critical thinking, decision making and

problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal and presentation

skills

• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to interact effectively with management, business users, and other team members

• Ability to multitask, maintain an organized work environment, and be a team player and self-

starter

• Experience documenting business and system requirements, processes, and workflows

• Experience with planning and execution of testing efforts including, development of test cases,

coordination between technical and business resources, and documentation on testing results

• Knowledge and experience with Agile software development methodology preferred
  

KNOWLEDGE

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Finance & Operations

• Financial Report designer

• Power Query

• Power BI

• Payroll

• Budgeting experience

• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/General Ledger

• Microsoft Office

• Anthology Finance & HCM, Anthology Student & Engage a plus
  

REMOTE/VIRTUAL WORK OPTION
The ideal candidate will work on the main Southwest Tech campus in Fennimore, Wisconsin,
although a remote/virtual work arrangement is an option that may be discussed. If a remote option is
approved, the candidate will establish an appropriate work environment with reliable internet service.
Frequency and duration of travel required to Fennimore will be at employee’s expense and will be
determined upon hire. In either scenario, the successful candidate will be provided with a Southwest
Tech laptop and related software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Position requires: stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and lifting.

APPLICATIONS
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at
www.swtc.edu/jobsatswtc.

For questions regarding the application process please email Human Resources at
humanresources@swtc.edu or 608.822.2314.

3 IT Systems Analyst - Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll

SALARY BAND: C42 $24.46 to $34.24

BENEFITS/SERVICES
Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following and much more:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability

• Health Savings Account

• Wisconsin Retirement System Contribution

• Fitness Center Access

• On-campus day care (hourly rate charged)
  

SELECTION PROCESS
The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the
minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. Final candidate’s employment
offer will be subject to completion of background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity,
religion or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072)
or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809.