HRIS Departmental Systems Analyst – Confidential; and Promotional

The Human Resources Department is seeking well qualified candidates for the position of HRIM Departmental Systems Analyst. The Departmental Systems Analyst (DSA) will provide complex analytical support for the adaptation of and enhancement to Workday, the County’s incorporated human resources information system. There is currently one vacancy in the HRIM division of the Human Resources Department. In general, the DSA will provide analytical and technical expertise to support the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), Compensation, and Talent modules.

The role serves as a key link between HR program areas, departmental users, and technical teams to ensure system functionality and data integrity and to ensure business processes effectively support departmental and organizational needs. The DSA will also:

• Configure, maintain, and process negotiated compensation and classification changes such as cost-of-living adjustments, equity increases, and legislative updates within Workday.
• Administer and update job profiles, compensation plans, and related structures, supporting the Classification and Compensation program.
• Provide HCM support to departments during major workforce activities such as reorganizations, seasonal staffing, and fiscal year transitions.
• Coordinate regression testing and implement changes associated with bi-annual Workday updates in assigned functional areas.
• Prepare and distribute procedures, communications, and reports to support HR programs, system enhancements, and compliance initiatives.

The DSA must have knowledge of departmental operations and Workday system functionality, enabling effective communication between technical and non-technical staff. This includes the ability to translate business needs into system configurations to ensure that HR processes are accurately and efficiently supported.

• Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to research, test, and configure system changes within Workday HCM, Compensation, and Talent.
• Experience supporting or administering complex HRIS systems, with a focus on improving functionality and process efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and data accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into system improvements.
• Enthusiasm about continuous learning opportunities to cross‑train in other modules in Workday with the addition of Learning, Journey, Peakon, and Help modules in the next year.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra‑help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

• Configure, maintain, and process negotiated changes in Workday such as cost-of-living adjustments, equity salary updates, and other compensation adjustments.
• Create and maintain compensation grades, steps, and allowance plans and administer job profiles and position management to support classification and compensation functions.
• Provide HCM support for departmental operations including reorganizations, fiscal year transitions, and large‑scale staffing actions.
• Configure and maintain custom objects and request frameworks for HR programs that are within HCM (e.g., Hiring Incentive Program, Employee Referral Program, Tuition Assistance, Admin/Vacation Cash Out, Fitness Area and Equipment Usage Waiver).
• Coordinate and perform regression testing and audits during Workday bi‑annual updates.
• Draft and distribute user communications, training materials, and procedural updates to support new functionality or system changes within HCM.
• Maintain Help Text, Quicktips, videos, pictures, and announcements within HCM.
• Support and enhance Talent optimization within Workday, ensuring alignment between performance and development processes and future modules such as Learning, Peakon, Journeys, and Help for a cohesive and integrated employee experience.

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