Employment Opportunities at ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Employee Class

Essential Duties

• Manages projects and process improvement, including applying change management experience to facilitate movement to new levels of quality.
• Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences. Uses these data to build project plans and ensure adherence to schedule and other specifications.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills when working with various customers and peers to accomplish project goals.
• Recommends process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy, which must be approved by appropriate leadership prior to implementation.
• Performs system maintenance, including assisting in the review, testing and implementation of HRMS system upgrades or patches. Collaborates with functional and technical staff to coordinate the application of upgrades or fix. Maintains HRMS system tables. Documents process and results.
• Provides production support, including researching and resolving HRMS problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Generates reports/queries, including writing, maintaining and supporting a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assists in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Helps maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
• Conducts training, including developing user procedures, guidelines and documentation.
• Trains clients on new processes/functionality. Trains new system users.
• Maintains awareness of current trends in HRMS with a focus on product and service development, delivery and support, and applying key technologies.
• Examines trends in information systems training, materials and techniques. Through classes, reading, CBTs or other mechanisms, continuously increases both HR knowledge and HRIS application/tools knowledge.
• Participates in user group meetings/conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Master's degree in human resource management, MIS, computer science or related degree
  preferred.
• At least two years of related experience is required.
  SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP ®) credential preferred.
• Experience with Workday preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with human resources policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of functional analysis and system design. Thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical knowledge of at least one commercial HRIS product.

Preferred Systems Experience:

• Workday
• Banner
• Cognos
• Tableau

• Must be able to work with a computer for extended periods of time (90% of the time).
• Must be able to work occasional extended hours as needed or required

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ON THE ACU CAREERS WEBSITE (WWW.ACU.EDU/CAREERS) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. Applying through Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc. is not considered a complete application.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.