The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Finance Department?
The Finance Department provides quality government financial services to the City of Oakland. We manage the City’s financial affairs with the highest degree of customer service, honesty, and integrity. We value teamwork, trust, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting for a Senior Human Resources Systems Analyst in Finance Department. As a Senior Human Resources / Payroll Systems Analyst, you will be an integral member of the Department of Finance Payroll Systems Team. You will be key in developing innovative processes and procedures, creating user documentation, and implementing systems solutions for payroll processes.
We are looking for someone who is:-
Self-motivated and knowledgeable. You bring in-depth expertise in Oracle Human Resources and Payroll configuration and related applications.
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Proactive and resourceful. You take initiative and use available resources to research and resolve problems effectively.
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A strong relationship builder and communicator. You gather user requirements, translate them into technical system requirements, and serve as a first point of contact for users with escalated issues.
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A critical thinker and problem solver. You analyze complex technical and administrative information, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend or implement appropriate courses of action.
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Organized and detail oriented. You manage a large volume of work with overlapping deadlines while maintaining accuracy and meeting established timelines.
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Collaborative and independent. You work effectively as part of a team and independently, collaborating with team members across your unit and other departments while exercising sound judgment.
What you will typically be responsible for:-
Identifying requirements, designing, configuring, developing, testing, and deploying systems functionalities and enhancements.
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Troubleshooting application and data problems.
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Producing custom data reports.
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Performing systems setup and mass systems changes.
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Developing training programs for users.
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Serving as a system security administrator and OTL administrator.
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Serving as a technical resource to both departmental payroll staff and operations unit personnel.
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Creating user documentation.
Human Resource Systems Analyst, Senior
Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:-
You will provide meaningful support to employees across the City of Oakland and contribute to the delivery of essential public services.
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You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team that works hard while fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment.
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You will have opportunities to develop your skills, grow professionally, and advance your career through upward mobility opportunities.
A few challenges you might face in this job:-
You will work in a fast-paced environment, so you will need to multi-task and work on many projects simultaneously that have time-sensitive deadlines.
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You will need to support staff and employees who need more in-depth education regarding Oracle e-Business Human Resources / Payroll / OTL application.
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You will need to learn the City ordinances, policies, MOUs, and other materials quickly.
Competencies Required:
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Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claim.
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Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question.
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Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information.
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Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter expertise to the job.
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Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
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Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
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Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing thing.
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Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
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Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication.
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Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue.
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Writing: Communicating effectively in writing.
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Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of the customer.
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Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise.
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Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
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Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience as a systems analyst including at least two years involving a payroll/personnel application.
Desirable Qualifications:-
Experience in Oracle R12 Payroll System
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Experience in New HRIS System Implementation and other mass system implementations
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Experience configuring and building new pay elements, tables, and fast formulas
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Proficient in Oracle SQL & Excel
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Payroll Certification
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Understanding of tax regulations and labor laws
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Strong understanding of relational database structures, data integrity, and normalization principles
Exempt Limited Duration Employee (ELDE): This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules (per Charter Section 902). Exempt Limited Duration positions may not exceed a period of one year.
All applications received will be forwarded to the Finance Department for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
What’s in it for you?-
Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks
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15 paid holidays
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Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service.
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Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security.
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Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans.
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Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
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Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
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Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
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Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
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Other Benefits: Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
- Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information. However, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Judith Christian at [email protected]. 