King County's Business Resource Center (BRC) is searching for a Peoplesoft Payroll Business System Analyst to join our PeopleSoft Payroll/Time & Labor team. The Payroll/Time & Labor team provides business critical systems support to King County’s PeopleSoft Payroll module.
The Position
This is a rare career service opportunity where you will have the chance to lead projects, create project artifacts, and manage work efforts to ensure the successful completion of projects and tasks that support our business partners and our common goal to ensure County employees are paid on time and accurately. Primary duties will include creating project schedules, change management, gathering requirements, developing, and executing test plans, and providing end-user support. You will have the opportunity to apply soft skills as well as technical skills to your PeopleSoft projects. Your business partners will consist of teams from various subject matter experts across several King County departments. Bring your talents to our team today and do work that directly benefits King County employees!
Scope of Job Duties : To be considered minimally qualified , applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills, and ability to:
- Collaborate with our business partners in HR and Payroll to deliver PeopleSoft payroll functionality to meet business needs.
- Provide system and user support for the PeopleSoft Payroll module.
- Lead and facilitate project groups in defining business requirements and assess alternative solutions to minimize system customizations.
- Create project documents to support PeopleSoft Payroll projects, including business case and options analysis, project schedules, requirements, specifications, and test case documents.
- Conduct Software Development and System Testing according to standard SDLC methodologies.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
- Have a strong background in business and system support of complex ERP systems, and in Payroll business practices.
- Possess the skills to design and implement solutions for system modifications, interfaces, and reports.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Have knowledge of software development best practices, system configurations, solution design, and process reengineering.
- Practice adept communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to clearly communicate application best practices to non-technical audiences.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and customer-focus for building and maintaining positive working relationships with team members, business partners, and agency staff.
- Are a self-driven, proactive problem solver with attention to detail and demonstrated initiative.
- Can flex and adapt as required, while working in a multifaceted environment.
- Can balance a strong work ethic with a positive attitude, love Technology and Teamwork!
*This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to six months*
TELECOMMUTING: The work associated with this position will be hybrid.Why King County's Business Resource Center is a great place to work!
You will have the opportunity to work in an organization that embraces continuous improvement, institutes best management practices, and empowers employees to innovate and strives for second-to-none customer service. BRC Goals are to Advance Organizational Maturity, Deliver Customer Value, Optimize Systems and Processes, Foster Employee Engagement, Empowerment and Expertise, and Exercise Financial Stewardship.
What people have said about working in the Business Resource Center.
"The Business Resource Center provides an environment with highly diverse work groups and business partners, offering opportunities for professional growth and challenges, learning new skills and the latest technology and applications."
"Employee ideas and contributions are highly valued and supported by supervisors and managers, and employees are able to offer solutions to issues that can be brought before business partners and stakeholders."
"Employees have the freedom to manage their own workload, which is both challenging and rewarding. Work involves not only resolving issues and finding the root cause of problems, but also interacting directly with business partners and experiencing the positive feedback of their appreciation."
"The job is constantly evolving, providing new professional challenges and opportunities for growth, and this comes with a supportive environment with others around you who are rooting for your success as much as their own."
- Competitive – healthcare plans
- Free – transportation options
- Manager Support – structured employee assistance program
- Paid – vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
- Paid – sick leave
- Paid – parental leave
- Deferred – compensation plan
- Twelve – paid holidays
- Awesome Employee Giving Program!
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Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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Are you ready to APPLY?
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified applicants . A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Irwin , Talent Management Supervisor, by e-mail at , or by phone at 206-263-0601. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn .