Human Resources Computer System Business Analyst

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Why It's a great opportunity: Pierce County utilizes Workday as our unified enterprise platform, integrating Financials and Human Resources to serve over 3,500 users.

As a Human Resource Computer Systems Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing this ecosystem—specifically supporting Human Capital Management (HCM) event processing, Benefits, Payroll, Performance and Learning.

You won't just maintain a system; you will drive critical HR initiatives through expert configuration, security administration, and advanced report building.

Leveraging your hybrid of technical prowess and HR functional knowledge, you will serve as a trusted advisor, empowering everyone from directors to end-users to maximize the power of Workday.

Why It's a great department: The Finance Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship.

Finance staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including budgeting and performance management, fiscal services, procurement and contracting, information technology, general services, fleet services, and risk management.

Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic, enterprise-level initiatives, collaborate across departments, provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization, and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities.

Guided by leadership values that emphasize collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning, the Finance Department offers a supportive, innovative, and team-oriented environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on County operations and the community.

Learn more about the Finance Department here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from being a fast learner, self-driven, disciplined, accountable, and team-oriented person while providing the absolute best in customer service.

Your use of both WorkDay / IT knowledge and HR knowledge while handling complex projects and problems for multiple groups will ensure your success in this position.

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Plan and make recommendations for human resources information technology strategies and projects.
• Track, solve, test, and troubleshoot software development issues and enhancement requests.
• Plan, design, propose and implement/configure changes/improvements to internal systems.
• Consult with and analyze user needs and develop system requirements.
• Act as a liaison between the Human Resources department and Information Technology (which may include 3rd party vendors) to ensure the assigned department’s project needs are being communicated effectively and are on schedule.
• Manage project timelines.
• Plan, or participate in planning systems purchases, enhancements, and implementations.
• Test changes and enhancements to software application systems (including creating documents and test scripts, manually updating document status and tables, and testing functionality).
• Train users on new and updated software applications or processes.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, business administration, or related field AND
• Two years of progressive HRIS experience implementing and supporting complex HR systems is preferred.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?