Erika Nelson
About Erika Nelson
Erika Nelson is an HR Functional Analyst at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in project management and system analysis, she serves as a liaison between Employee Services and campus partners, ensuring effective HR operations and compliance.
Current Role as HR Functional Analyst
Erika Nelson has been serving as an HR Functional Analyst at the University of Colorado since 2019. In this role, she acts as a liaison between Employee Services and campus partners, representing HR in cross-campus discussions and system configuration decisions. She provides project management support within the HR department, focusing on enhancing efficiency and ensuring strategic alignment. Additionally, she serves as a Testing Coordinator for HCM system integration changes, ensuring seamless implementation and functionality.
Previous Experience at University of Colorado
Prior to her current position, Erika Nelson held multiple roles at the University of Colorado. She worked as an HCM System Project Analyst from 2017 to 2019, and briefly as an HR Business Analyst in 2019. Her earlier roles included Payroll Professional and Team Lead from 2016 to 2017, as well as Customer Service Representative from 2015 to 2016. These positions contributed to her comprehensive understanding of HR systems and processes within the university.
Background in Transportation and Behavioral Services
Before her tenure at the University of Colorado, Erika Nelson worked at the Minnesota Department of Transportation in various capacities, including Account Clerk Senior and General Laborer from 2012 to 2015. She also served as a Technician at North Dakota Grain Inspection from 2010 to 2011 and as a Behavioral Specialist at TBI Residential & Community Services from 2010 to 2012. These experiences provided her with diverse skills applicable to her HR roles.
Educational Qualifications
Erika Nelson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she studied from 2005 to 2010. This educational background laid the foundation for her analytical skills and understanding of complex systems, which she applies in her current HR functions.
Expertise in HCM Systems and Compliance
In her current role, Erika Nelson represents Employee Services as an HCM Expert. She provides production support and troubleshooting for system failures related to daily processing in HCM. Her responsibilities include coordinating with Employee Services and UIS staff to collect requirements and implement strategic system changes, ensuring compliance and driving best practices across the university.