Analyst/Programmer 5 (HRIS - 02-4078)

State of Alaska•Juneau, AK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Alaska, Department of Administration, Division of Finance, is seeking an employee with Senior Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) with extensive experience supporting enterprise Human Resource Information Systems. The ideal candidate has a strong history of partnering with HR, payroll, and technical teams to translate statutory and contractual requirements into system functionality. The HRIS Analyst / Programmer will be responsible for representing and advocating for the needs of the state’s HRIS both within the Division of Finance as well as with other state agencies and providing technical assistance to organizations outside of the Division who need to receive or provide information about HR and payroll. Acting as team lead or supervisor, providing guidance and direction to other HRIS team members and contractors, implementing HRIS projects, monitoring contractual services and overseeing payroll production processing. Analyzing complex and mission-critical requirements and determining how these requirements can best be met using the state’s HRIS. Analyzing the effect of proposed or enacted legislation on the HRIS and serve as a consultant to management in the determination of the feasibility of implementing proposed changes.

Requirements

Six years of computer programming experience, of which, at least two years were at the project leader or systems design level.
Two years of experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.
A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience.
An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience in a specialty area.
There is no substitute for the systems analysis and design or project leadership experience.
An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Senior Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) with extensive experience supporting enterprise Human Resource Information Systems.
Strong history of partnering with HR, payroll, and technical teams to translate statutory and contractual requirements into system functionality.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Technical Documentation: Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation.
Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Responsibilities

Representing and advocating for the needs of the state’s HRIS both within the Division of Finance as well as with other state agencies and providing technical assistance to organizations outside of the Division who need to receive or provide information about HR and payroll.
Acting as team lead or supervisor, providing guidance and direction to other HRIS team members and contractors, implementing HRIS projects, monitoring contractual services and overseeing payroll production processing.
Analyzing complex and mission-critical requirements and determining how these requirements can best be met using the state’s HRIS.
Analyzing the effect of proposed or enacted legislation on the HRIS and serve as a consultant to management in the determination of the feasibility of implementing proposed changes.