Human Resources Business Partner
Department of Energy - Agency Wide
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Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)
Department of Energy - Agency Wide
Department of Energy
Location
Golden, Colorado
Salary
$106,437 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves being the go-to expert for the Workday software's help and benefits features in a government HR department, where you'll fix technical issues, train users, update the system, and make sure everything runs smoothly and securely.
You'll also analyze HR data to spot problems, create reports, and suggest improvements to processes.
It's a great fit for someone with strong tech skills in HR systems, experience troubleshooting software, and a knack for explaining complex tools to non-tech people.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in federal service
- Proven ability to process personnel actions accurately and timely in HRIS
- Skills in analyzing HR data to resolve discrepancies, generate reports, and provide recommendations
- Experience overseeing HRIS functionality, including customization, development, testing, and upgrades
- Expertise in configuring, testing, and implementing enhancements for Workday Help and Benefits modules
- Knowledge of designing and optimizing HR business processes for efficiency
- Ability to manage security roles, permissions, and audits for data integrity and compliance
Full Job Description
This position is part of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Office of Workforce Technology and Development (OWTD), Human Resources Information Systems Division (HRIS).
As a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), you will act as the subject matter expert on all Workday Help and Benefits Modules.
You will provide technical support, training, system configuration and ensure proper implementation of system enhancements and functionality.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Ensuring timely and accurate processing of all types of personnel actions in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Analyzing human resources (HR) data in HRIS system to identify and resolve discrepancies, create reports, and make recommendations.
Overseeing proper functionality of the HRIS platforms to include customization, development, testing and upgrades to applications, systems and modules. Major Duties:
As a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), you will: Serve as the primary point of contact for complex functional issues related to Workday Help and Benefits modules.
Lead the configuration, testing, implementation of system enhancements, and maintenance of Workday Help and Benefits modules based on evolving organizational needs.
Design and optimize HR business processes within Human Resources Information systems to enhance efficiency and user experience.
Manage and audit security roles and permissions within Workday to ensure data integrity and compliance.
Provide subject matter expertise to staff, management and employees on new HRIT implementations, system improvements and emerging technologies.
Offer technical support to end-users regarding all Workday platforms to ensure system integrity, reliability and efficiency.
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