HRIS Business Analyst Open Until Filled

Job Description Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.  Additional Benefits may include: Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option Professional Development including professional membership fees paid Tuition Reimbursement For Benefits information Click HERE   JOB SUMMARY Ensures HR data and systems are effectively integrated by developing requirements, testing, and implementing new or updated system functionality. Uses technology and best practices to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of HR processes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Services, Human Resources or another related field and four (4) years of experience with Oracle PeopleSoft modules including HCM, Benefits and query and reporting, relational database systems and SQL knowledge; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements. Preference will be given to those currently residing in Utah. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Analyzes and integrates HR data and systems to streamline and increase efficiencies in existing functionality and processes; identifies system solutions for development of new functionality and processes. Applies project management methodologies for determining, gathering, and documenting business processes, technical and operational requirements, testing (including hands-on creation of test plans and scripts), and implementation of current, new, and modified HR system functionality. Manages complex projects with multiple deadlines and dependencies. Acts as a liaison between Human Resources and County agencies to provide day-to-day system support. Works with departments and project teams to assess needs for the various business functions, translate business functional requirements into technical specifications, and recommend appropriate scope and solutions. Takes ownership in troubleshooting and problem resolution of complex issues related to system functionality, application development, and data integrity. Works directly with vendor support organizations to research issues, log bugs, and request enhancements. Develops and enhances business processes, conducts fit-gap, cost-benefit and industry analyses, and researches industry trends; recommends effective solutions. Uses initiative to explore new system functionality and learn new components in order to evaluate and implement these components. Develops documentation related to design, configuration, process/workflow, and integration/interface requirements. Mentors other team members by sharing expertise related to business processes improvements, systems, and reporting. Writes complex ad-hoc queries when required, working with business users to understand the information they need and how the data will be used. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) Knowledge of: HRIS, database, data management, computer and related information applications, reports, and functions Business processes, improvements, and methods using technological applications and solutions System development methodology including writing a business case and cost estimating techniques Effective report writing methods and techniques Principles, theories, and practices of computer data storage, retrieval, and/or restoration Skills and Abilities to: Research and implement human resources management best practices Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables Collaborate with diverse groups of people across functional areas with a clear vision of business needs Diplomatically handle challenging or tense interpersonal situations Influence others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions Identify opportunities for process and system improvements either in existing designs or new functionalities Communicate agency business needs clearly and concisely to reach