Position Description

The Office of City Finance (OCF) OCF is responsible for the financial operations of the City of Seattle. While working closely with the City's Budget Office. OCF oversees the City's financial control functions and enterprise reporting responsibilities and supports the goals set by the Mayor and the City Council by providing financial information and expertise. The Office of City Finance champions race and social justice and works progressively to realize the City's vision of racial equity by participating in the Race and Social Justice Initiative - RSJI, which requires fostering a relational culture and an openness to learn and apply new ideas and skills through an equity lens.

The Business Systems Division supports all enterprise back-office systems of the day-to-day operation for a specific Citywide operation for Financial, Human Resources (Timekeeping and Payroll), and City Business and Occupation License and Tax collection. The OCF, the Business Systems Division is excited to announce two outstanding Workday positions: one focused on report writing and the other on configuration and testing. These roles are crucial for the ongoing maintenance and development of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), Benefits, and Payroll.

As part of the Workday support team, the Workday Reporting Analyst will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining reports, while the Workday Configuration Analyst will handle the configuration and testing of the system. Both positions involve leading projects, troubleshooting issues, and providing guidance on best practices to ensure optimal use of Workday.

Job Responsibilities

User Support And Collaboration

User Support: Understand requests, analyze requirements, and provide solutions to business problems.
Collaboration: Demonstrate collaboration with users and stakeholders, ensuring proper task assignment and accountability.

Project and Technology Management

Project Management: Lead projects and provide design recommendations to improve report or data accuracy.
Technology Advancement: Research new Workday features and guide best practices.
HR Technology: Drive HR technology implementations through planning, process design, configuration, and user acceptance testing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience with Workday as an analyst, consultant and/or manager.
Two (2) years of combined experience with Workday HCM in any of these modules (Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll and Security) experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

(Or a combination of education, training or experience that provides and equivalent background required to perform the work.)

You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

Experience

Hands-on HR business process experience (HR generalist, payroll administration, HRIS administration, etc.).
More than 2 years of Workday experience is a plus.
Experience in medium-to-large HCM implementation projects

Skills

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with data privacy principles and legislation.

Abilities

Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and orally, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

Who May Apply

This position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The city encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.

Application Process

Please submit an online application, resume and a cover letter to be considered for this position. Your cover letter will serve as an example of how clearly and concisely you communicate in writing. In your cover letter, please include:

Why you are interested in this position.
How your skills and knowledge make you qualified

Work Environment

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule at the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, Seattle. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Why work at the City of Seattle?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

PAY

This full-time position is classified as an Information Technology Professional B-BU, Classified Civil Service. The full salary range for this position is $45.44 - $68.20 per hour. After a pay equity and budget analysis, the salary range for this role has been identified as $50.61 - $68.20 per hour.

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