HR Data Operations Programmer/Analyst

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of HR Data Operations Programmer/Analyst. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $7,084 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $4,228 to $12,444 per month.

Classification

Confidential Technical Support II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a HR Data Operations Programmer/Analyst to be responsible for supporting a broad range of computer operations projects and tasks including programming, data processing, operations maintenance, and web development. This position will have access to confidential employment/payroll data as well as information pertaining to collective bargaining.

This position is located in Sacramento, CA.

This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Sacramento, California.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Payroll, Benefits, and Data Operations, the HR Data Operations Programmer/Analyst will perform duties as outlined below:

Operations/Applications Maintenance and Support:

-Responsible for updating and maintaining CSU payroll-related applications, e.g., Production Menu and Pay Scales Entry.

-Develops new processes under the direction of the Associate Director as needed.

Web Application Development and Support:

-Responsible for maintenance of the CIRS website/User Manual on CSU SharePoint.

-Responsible for maintaining and updating the CIRS Data Element Dictionary, and other web based manuals and documentation as needed using the appropriate tools on CSU SharePoint.

-Ensures that web projects and pages are ADA compliant and follow approved CSU, Chancellor’s Office formatting standards and guidelines.

Programming and Data Processing:

-Assists in reviewing production jobs on the state mainframe and reports to ensure the jobs run properly and contain no errors.

-Responsible for production verification tasks such as checking mainframe production files for errors, running reports, and assisting with transferring union and outside vendor files.

-Responsible for supporting system wide salary implementations by reviewing union salary proposals to ensure employee pay can be successfully processed by the State Controller’s Office Payroll System and assisting in the programming/analysis of the implementation as needed. Incumbent is part of the Human Resources Management (HRM) team that supports labor relations during negotiations.

Operations Documentation, Systems Security and Employment Data Dissemination:

-Ensures that procedures in the department are documented in accordance with departmental procedures protocol. Documents new procedures or updates existing departmental operational processes and procedures.

-Responsible for the update and maintenance of the Payroll Information Management System (PIMS) Transaction Statistics, campus agency code reports, and related Payroll Resources pages as needed.

-Compiles, maintains, and disseminates confidential employment and salary data within HRM for the purpose of supporting union negotiations. Participates in HRM and Labor meetings by analyzing data requests in response to union negotiations.

-Responsible for supporting system wide salary implementations by being part of the HRM team that interprets salary union contract language for payroll system impacts, reviews salary-related technical letters for accuracy and works with campuses to ensure salary programs are processed accurately.

Provide CIRS (Campus Information Retrieval System) Support:

-Provides system wide support to resolve inquiries and report requests, typically initiated through the CIRS inbox or through labor relations data requests as part of union negotiations.

-Assist the CIRS systems administrator with administering the CIRS system, including but not limited to; the annual CIRS security certification and processing and maintaining CIRS user access.

-Assist with the monthly billing process (e.g., process files and monitor system rate changes).

-Provide support for the California State payroll System (CSPS) project.

-Provide support for the Common Human Resources System (CHRS) project.

-Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in a related field. A minimum of 1 - 2 years of computer programming experience, including but not limited to general experience in application development and experience on the IBM Z/OS mainframe system.

-The ability to analyze data, comprehend and interpret appropriate computer language and program in the appropriate computer language.

-Excellent organizational and project management skills.

-Demonstrate proficient knowledge of standard office software, database applications, and possess the ability to develop skills necessary to effectively use new software applications.

-Demonstrate initiative in troubleshooting, problem solving, and possession of critical thinking skills.

-Work in a complex environment with multiple priorities. Must coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and independently set priorities.

-Ability to handle confidential data and information in a responsible manner.

-Ability to learn to utilize the state mainframe system for job related tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

-Higher education experience.

-JCL, MARK IV, COBOL, TSO, and/or FOCUS.

-Human Resources and/or payroll experience.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by January 3, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

Advertised: Dec 20 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

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• California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

• (562) 951-4070

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