Sr. IT Analyst, Administrative Systems Management (HR/Payroll)

Duke University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Senior IT Analyst in Administrative Systems Management (HR/Payroll) to serve as the functional expert for SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Onboarding. You will support HR technology initiatives across Duke University and Duke Health System, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize processes.

The role requires five years of IT or related experience and at least two years with SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Onboarding, with a preference for higher education or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in information technology, business operations, or financial management.
• Minimum of two years of direct experience supporting SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Onboarding modules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrative, technical, and functional stakeholders in a complex organizational environment.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the functional system administrator for Duke's SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Onboarding solutions.
• Acting as the configuration expert for requisition templates, workflows, onboarding processes, and related system functionality.
• Managing integrations between SuccessFactors and external platforms, including SAP, HireRight, and other API-based solutions.
• Coordinating testing efforts for SuccessFactors releases and upgrades across Duke University and Duke Health stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting projects involving new functionality, system enhancements, and onboarding of additional business units.
• Developing reports and analytics that support business operations and end‑user requirements.
• Serving as a business analyst for HR and Payroll technology initiatives and special projects.
• Collaborating with functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and technology optimization.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Senior IT Analyst, Administrative Systems Management (HR/Payroll)

Be You.

At Duke, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the technology and business processes that support thousands of faculty, staff, and healthcare employees. As a Senior IT Analyst within Administrative Systems Management (ASM), Duke's SAP Center of Excellence, you will serve as a key functional expert supporting recruiting, onboarding, and human resources technology initiatives across both Duke University and Duke University Health System.

At Duke, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the technology and business processes that support thousands of faculty, staff, and healthcare employees. As a Senior IT Analyst within Administrative Systems Management (ASM), Duke's SAP Center of Excellence, you will serve as a key functional expert supporting recruiting, onboarding, and human resources technology initiatives across both Duke University and Duke University Health System.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in information technology, business operations, or financial management.
• Minimum of two years of direct experience supporting SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Onboarding modules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrative, technical, and functional stakeholders in a complex organizational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within higher education, healthcare, or academic medical center environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise HRIS platforms and integrations.
• Knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll systems and related business processes.

Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for Duke's hybrid work arrangement policy based on departmental business needs.

Be Bold.

What You'll Do

• Serving as the functional system administrator for Duke's SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Onboarding solutions.
• Acting as the configuration expert for requisition templates, workflows, onboarding processes, and related system functionality.
• Managing integrations between SuccessFactors and external platforms, including SAP, HireRight, and other API-based solutions.
• Coordinating testing efforts for SuccessFactors releases and upgrades across Duke University and Duke Health stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting projects involving new functionality, system enhancements, and onboarding of additional business units.
• Developing reports and analytics that support business operations and end‑user requirements.
• Serving as a business analyst for HR and Payroll technology initiatives and special projects.
• Collaborating with functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and technology optimization.

Choose Duke.

Duke University is consistently recognized as one of the top employers in higher education and healthcare. Through innovation, collaboration, and service, Duke empowers its employees to make meaningful contributions that improve lives locally and globally.

Within Administrative Systems Management, you'll join a team dedicated to delivering reliable, innovative enterprise technology solutions that support critical Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits operations across Duke University and Duke Health.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.