Human Resources Computer System Business Analyst

This position is primarily remote, working 3 to 5 days in office per month

Pierce County utilizes Workday as our unified enterprise platform, integrating Financials and Human Resources to serve over 3,500 users. As a Human Resource Computer Systems Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing this ecosystem—specifically supporting Human Capital Management (HCM) event processing, Benefits, Payroll, Performance and Learning. You won't just maintain a system; you will drive critical HR initiatives through expert configuration, security administration, and advanced report building.

Leveraging your hybrid of technical prowess and HR functional knowledge, you will serve as a trusted advisor, empowering everyone from directors to end-users to maximize the power of Workday.

The Finance Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship. Finance staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including budgeting and performance management, fiscal services, procurement and contracting, information technology, general services, fleet services, and risk management.

Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic, enterprise-level initiatives, collaborate across departments, provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization, and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities. Guided by leadership values that emphasize collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning, the Finance Department offers a supportive, innovative, and team-oriented environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on County operations and the community.

Learn more about the Finance Department here.

Your success will come from being a fast learner, self-driven, disciplined, accountable, and team-oriented person while providing the absolute best in customer service. Your use of both Work Day / IT knowledge and HR knowledge while handling complex projects and problems for multiple groups will ensure your success in this position.

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

• Plan and make recommendations for human resources information technology strategies and projects.
• Track, solve, test, and troubleshoot software development issues and enhancement requests.
• Plan, design, propose and implement/configure changes/improvements to internal systems.
• Consult with and analyze user needs and develop system requirements.
• Act as a liaison between the Human Resources department and Information Technology (which may include 3rd party vendors) to ensure the assigned department’s project needs are being communicated effectively and are on schedule.
• Manage project timelines.
• Plan, or participate in planning systems purchases, enhancements, and implementations.
• Test changes and enhancements to software application systems (including creating documents and test scripts, manually updating document status and tables, and testing functionality).
• Train users on new and updated software applications or processes.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be foundhere.

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, business administration, or related field AND
• Two years of progressive HRIS experience implementing and supporting complex HR systems is preferred.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to…