City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California, United States
Mar 21, 2024
Full Time
Description: The Senior Business Analyst provides advanced SAP functional expertise and acts as a liaison with Administrative Services [Payroll] and HR departments and has primary responsibility for the configuration and development of cross-departmental business systems and applications that support HR and Payroll functionality. This position provides advanced SAP functional expertise in designing and configuring business processes in SAP, provides functional subject matter expertise in areas such as HR and Payroll, introduces innovative approaches and methodologies for processes and support systems, supervises testing and offers training to City staff. This position requires solid experience with federal/state reporting requirements and the review of SAP Legal Change Packages (LCP) to determine impacts on system configuration. This position also helps troubleshoot SAP functional code and configuration related to HR and Payroll functionality defects including interfaces issues between BSI, CalPERS and SAP systems. Preferred Qualification SAP HCM Certification; SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Certification Have worked in SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Fiori IT Department : Find out more about the IT department's vision and future projects HERE. Benefits: Fantastic benefits package , learn more by clicking HERE . Compensation (MGMT) : Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE. Schedule: Flexible/Hybrid *Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews may be scheduled prior to the closing date of this recruitment.* Essential Duties: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Manages and provides leadership and direction on SAP HR and Payroll related business application issues. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with the stakeholders. Troubleshoots SAP functional code and configuration defects including interfaces issues between BSI, CalPERS and SAP systems and takes the lead role in identifying application problems and finding solutions to business problems through configuration modifications. Has experience in developing and leading the SAP Payroll year-end support pack changes project. These activities include development of an overall project plan, budget, and schedule in conjunction with departmental and IT staff. Has Experience with federal/state reporting requirements and the review of SAP Legal Change Packages (LCP) to determine impacts on system configuration. Captures business requirements of departmental processes and works with end users and IT personnel in the management of process change. Develops functional specifications to help IT programmer modify existing programs or create new programs. Resolves SAP HR and Payroll issues, including issues with interfaces and providing guidance to users according to business requirements. Provides end user training and assistance for User Acceptance Testing. Analyzes departmental processes and makes recommendations for business process re-engineering by following SAP’s best practices. Researches, develops report specifications, designs and works closely with technical staff and end users to create complex data reports for the departments. Develops business policies. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required. To view the general job description please click HERE. Minimum Qualifications: Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Programming, Systems Analysis or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in business process requirements, data processing, programming, and/or systems analysis and project management. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications to enter this position requires knowledge of the following: Principles and practices of supervision; SAP system, database, data management, computer and information applications, system and functions; SAP software application design as applied to local government uses; Methods and techniques of systems and procedures analyses, utilization, data processing procedures and controls; Business processes, improvements, and methods using technological applications and solutions; Effective written and oral communication skills; Technical issues related to business applications. Qualifications to enter this position requires skill in: Monitoring, evaluating, and training employees; Prioritizing, coordinating, and assigning work; Managing complex projects; Reading and interpreting technical data related to business applications and data processing; Maintaining technical records and preparing required reports; Operating assigned equipment; Making sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others. Supplemental Information: The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary CalPERs sponsored medical plan with City flat rate contribution Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Paid Parental Leave- Six weeks of Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the first twelve-month period, immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a child with the employee. Some Management classifications may qualify for 80 hours of Management Leave Professional development reimbursement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Misc Employees, one-year calculation for final compensation 2% at 62 formula for New Misc CalPers Members, three yearcalculationfor final compensation 3% at 50 formula for Classic Safety Employees, one-yearcalculationforfinal compensation 3% at 55 formula for New Safety CalPersMembers, threeyearcalculationfor final compensation Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents according to Retiree Medical Group Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.