Business Analyst, HR Roles and Accesses

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking an HR Roles and Access Business Analyst to protect HR data access, perform audits, and partner with HR and IT on new tools and role designs. You will use Excel, Cognos, SuccessFactors, Tableau, and related systems to verify access and support informed decisions.

This role combines operational, analytical, security, and stakeholder-facing work, supporting Purdue’s HR data governance and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; two years IT, Security, HR, or project-related experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Protect HR data access: review, approve, and maintain HR roles/groups to control system access.
• Conduct compliance audits: perform recurring access analyses to support policy compliance.
• Serve as security SME: partner with HR/IT on tools, role designs, reviews, health checks, and process changes.
• Use tools: Excel, Cognos, SuccessFactors, Tableau, and Report Center to analyze access.
• Resolve access and identity issues and communicate with customers throughout the process.
• Create and maintain training materials and documentation for HR data customers.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Resolution

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communications

Teamwork

Technical Software Skills

Query Writing

Adaptability

Requirements Gathering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Cognos

SuccessFactors

Tableau

Report Center

Job description

Job Title: Business Analyst, HR Roles and Accesses

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Help protect the systems, data, and processes that power Purdue University’s HR operations. We’re looking for a detail-oriented, service-minded HR Roles and Access Business Analyst who brings together analytical thinking, technical expertise, and strong communication to keep HR access secure, efficient, and aligned with policies and standards.

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted partner at the intersection ofHR, data, systems, reporting, and technology. You’ll help ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, support recurring access reviews and audits, troubleshoot system and identity issues, and contribute to projects that strengthen how Purdue protects and manages sensitive HR data.

What You'll Be Doing:

You’ll take on a dynamic mix of operational, analytical, security, and stakeholder-facing responsibilities, including:

Protect HR data access: Review, approve, and maintain HR roles and groups that allow access to technical systems and data across a mix of platforms.

Conduct Compliance Audits: Conduct recurring access analysis and audits to support compliance with Purdue policies and regulatory expectations.

Serve as a security subject matter expert: Partner with HR and IT teams on new tools, role designs, system reviews, health checks, compliance reviews, and process changes.

Use tools: such as Excel, Cognos, SuccessFactors, Tableau, Report Center, and related systems to answer questions, validate access, and support smart decision-making.

Solve access and identity issues: Troubleshoot problems involving identify and access. Communicate effectively with customers throughout the process.

Communicate and train: Maintain process documentation, training materials, webpages, and targeted communications for HR data customers and stakeholders.

About Us:

People. Purpose. Impact. At Purdue Human Resources, we believe people make the difference. We cultivate a collaborative, innovative workplace where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact on Purdue’s mission and the communities we serve.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Two (2) years of IT, Security, HR, or project-related experience

• An equivalent combination of required education and work experience may be considered. For example, an associate’s degree and 4-5 years of experience

Skills needed:

• Analytical Thinking

• Problem Resolution

• Data Analysis

• Stakeholder Communications

• Teamwork

• Technical Software Skills

• Query Writing

• Adaptability

• Requirements Gathering

• Regulatory and compliance Work

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

• A background check will be required for employment in this position

• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

EOE

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university