ELDE - Human Resource Systems Analyst, Senior

Why join the City of Oakland Finance Department?

The 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.

• Self-motivated and knowledgeable. You bring in-depth expertise in Oracle Human Resources and Payroll configuration and related applications.
• Proactive and resourceful. You take initiative and use available resources to research and resolve problems effectively.
• A strong relationship builder and communicator. You gather user requirements, translate them into technical system requirements, and serve as a first point of contact for users with escalated issues.
• A critical thinker and problem solver. You analyze complex technical and administrative information, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend or implement appropriate courses of action.
• Organized and detail oriented. You manage a large volume of work with overlapping deadlines while maintaining accuracy and meeting established timelines.
• Collaborative and independent. You work effectively as part of a team and independently, collaborating with team members across your unit and other departments while exercising sound judgment.

• Identifying requirements, designing, configuring, developing, testing, and deploying systems functionalities and enhancements.
• Troubleshooting application and data problems.
• Producing custom data reports.
• Performing systems setup and mass systems changes.
• Developing training programs for users.
• Serving as a system security administrator and OTL administrator.
• Serving as a technical resource to both departmental payroll staff and operations unit personnel.
• Creating user documentation.

• You will provide meaningful support to employees across the City of Oakland and contribute to the delivery of essential public services.
• You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team that works hard while fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment.
• You will have opportunities to develop your skills, grow professionally, and advance your career through upward mobility opportunities.

• You will work in a fast-paced environment, so you will need to multi-task and work on many projects simultaneously that have time-sensitive deadlines.
• You will need to support staff and employees who need more in-depth education regarding Oracle e-Business Human Resources / Payroll / OTL application.
• You will need to learn the City ordinances, policies, MOUs, and other materials quickly.

• Critical Thinking:
  Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claim.
• Fact Finding:
  Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question.
• Reading Comprehension:
  Understanding and using written information.
• Professional & Technical Expertise:
  Applying technical subject matter expertise to the job.
• Attention to Detai l:
  Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability:
  Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Innovative Problem Solving:
  Identifying…