Senior HRIS & Data Analyst (Senior Management Analyst) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/newprint/4721891) Apply  Senior HRIS & Data Analyst (Senior Management Analyst) Salary $133,806.40 - $171,350.40 Annually Location CA, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 01838-E Division Human Resources Unit Total Rewards and Data Analytics Opening Date 11/08/2024 Closing Date 11/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration. Overview: Valley Water is seeking a Senior Management Analyst to join the Total Rewards & Data Analytics Unit within our Human Resources Division. This role is essential in leading, planning, assigning, directing, training, and participating in the more complex and difficult work of HRIS and data analytics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in feasibility analysis, project planning, auditing, responding to audits, and generating complex management reports. A key part of this role will also involve developing trend analysis tools to drive data-informed decisions and improve HRIS functions. Why Valley Water? Valley Water is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every employee’s contributions are valued. As a Senior Management Analyst, you will play a key role in driving data-informed HR strategies and improving HRIS operations that support the organization’s mission. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer robust benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. If you have a passion for HRIS and data analytics, and are ready to lead impactful projects and drive operational excellence, apply today! Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Lead, plan, and direct HRIS projects, including system upgrades, software integrations, and data migrations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. + Participate in feasibility analysis and project planning for new HRIS initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment with Valley Water’s goals. + Conduct thorough audits of HRIS data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity; respond to internal and external audits as needed. + Generate complex management reports and data analyses to support decision-making and provide insights into HR trends. + Develop and implement trend analysis tools to proactively identify areas for improvement and inform HRIS-related decisions. + Provide leadership and training to staff on HRIS and data analytics processes, fostering a collaborative and skilled team environment. + Act as a liaison between internal business units and external vendors, ensuring smooth project execution and service delivery. + Maintain and update HRIS documentation, ensuring compliance with current policies, MOUs, and federal, state, and local regulations. + Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance HRIS functionality, user experience, and data-driven decision-making. + Address inquiries and data requests from internal and external stakeholders with timely, accurate, and relevant reports. + Collaborate with Payroll, Management, Labor Relations, and other agency-wide stakeholders to resolve high level HRIS-related questions and concerns. Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below. Ideal Experience: + Five (5) years of experience performing administrative, operational, or management analysis, particularly within HRIS or data analytics. + Extensive experience in leading HRIS projects, including feasibility analysis, project planning, and system audits. + Demonstrated ability to develop complex management reports and trend analysis tools that influence HR strategy and decisions. Ideal Skills and Abilities: + Ability to lead and train a team, assign tasks, and manage complex HRIS projects with a focus on continuous improvement. + Expertise in auditing, data integrity, and responding to internal and external audit requests. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate complex reports and perform trend analysis to drive decision-making. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences. + Strong time-management, organization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize work under pressure. + Proficiency in HRIS systems, including experience with Infor or similar platforms, and advanced data analytics tools. + Commitment to high standards of confidentiality and data security. Ideal Knowledge: + Project/program management techniques and concepts + Knowledge related to HRIS management, integration and upgrades. Ideal Training and Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, political science, or a related field. Substitution Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on a one-and-a-half years for one year of education basis, up to four years. Required License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please clickhere (https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%205-2019.pdf) HRIS & Data Analytics Unit (Position Code 746) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year). Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, clickhere (https://www.valleywater.org/benefits) 01 I acknowledge that I have entered my Work Experience and Education on the employment application, and I am aware these are required fields. If they are not completed, the application is considered incomplete, and I will be disqualified as an applicant for the position. + Yes + No 02 Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the application) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. I have read this information and am aware of the importance of responses to the supplemental questions. + Yes + No 03 Please list the highest degree of education you have achieved, in addition to any other relevant certifications. 04 Please indicate the years of experience in performing administrative, operations and management of complex issues related to HRIS management. + 0-2 years + 2-5 years + 5+ years 05 Please describe how you meet the qualifications, as described in the posting, for the Senior Management Analyst - HRIS position. Be sure to include any experience in leading HRIS projects, conducting feasibility analysis, planning and delivering system upgrades, auditing data, and generating complex reports. Provide specific job titles, agency/company, and dates where these duties were performed. 06 Describe your experience in project management, particularly with HRIS systems. Detail your role in planning, coordinating, and executing system upgrades or implementations, and how you ensured stakeholder alignment throughout the process. Include specific examples of how you managed cross-functional teams and vendor relationships, and how you evaluated the success of these projects. 07 Please list the full name of the regular/permanent Valley Water employee who referred you to this position (only one name will be accepted, so if multiple are listed, the first name provided will be documented as the referring employee). If this does not apply to you, write "N/A". 08 Employment with Valley Water requires employees to take an Oath as a Disaster Service Worker within California and to live within 150 miles of Valley Water Headquarters in San Jose, California by the start date. Valley Water does not cover relocation costs. If you live further than 150 miles from Valley Water Headquarters, please discuss your willingness to relocate if offered the position. If this does not apply to you, write "N/A". Required Question Agency Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA) Address 5750 Almaden Expressway San Jose, California, 95118 Phone 1-408-630-2260 Website https://www.valleywater.org Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email