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Form of workThe 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's Finance Department?
As a Payroll Business Analyst III, you will be an integral member of the Department of Finance Payroll Systems Team and you will be key in developing innovative processes and procedures, creating user documentation, data analysis, and implementing systems solutions. 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.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is proficient in Oracle e-Business Human Capital Management application (HR/Payroll/Benefit/OTL) knowledge. Preferably Oracle e-Business Suite, or other ERP systems such as Peoplesoft, Oracle Cloud, Workday, and SAP.
- Has Payroll and Human Resources business process knowledge.
- Is proficient in database query language such as SQL.
- Possesses strong analytical skills.
- Has strong comprehension skill to understand Labor contacts, Payroll legislations, policies, and procedures.
- Is a fast learner.
- Is a team player.
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Researching complex and difficult Human Resources and Payroll systems problems and needs and generating solutions which may include systems modifications, enhancements, or new procedures.
- Designing, developing, configuring, and testing systems functionalities changes, such as but not limited to creating flexfields, modifying fast formulas, building payroll elements, and table setup.
- Reviewing changes in legislation, labor contracts, regulatory requirements, and personnel policies in order to anticipate and define new system requirements.
- Performing mass update, system administrative tasks, and special project implementation.
- Performing and coordinating systems user testing.
- Documenting user procedures.
- Producing ad hoc complex database reports and data analysis.
- Providing user training.
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** Business Analyst III (Payroll Business Analyst III) **
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will have a highly impactful role helping support system operations for all of City of Oakland's employees.
- You will have the ability to help improve and innovate processes in Finance, Payroll, Retirement, and HR.
- There will be extensive interaction and high-level visibility with numerous employees in many departments.
- You will have a chance to think outside the box and problem solve daily.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- There will be time sensitive deadlines.
- There will be multi-faced responsibilities.
- This is a high visibility position with system limitations.
Competencies:
- Analyzing and Interpreting Data:Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
- Attention to Detail:Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
- Critical Thinking:Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
- Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
- Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
- Leveraging Technology:Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
- Organizational Systems Thinking:Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
- Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification.
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance, information systems, computer science or a related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in complex business process analysis and documentation for a major business function area.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Oracle E -business v.R12 payroll system.
- Knowledge of CALPERS retirement reporting configuration.
- Knowledge of retroactive pay calculations.
- Experience with cubes, SQL, and other excel tools.
- Experience with system development methodologies and CASE tools.
- Municipal government and organization experience.
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 902f). 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, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule.
- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
- 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
- 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.
- Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year.
- Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
- Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
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.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs 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.
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs 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 Sarah Herbelin at seherbelin@oaklandca.gov
Employment Type: Limited Duration (ELDE, LDA, GFLDA, Provisional)
