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Senior HRIS & Data Analyst (Senior Management Analyst)
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Position Number: 5796004
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Senior HRIS & Data Analyst (Senior Management Analyst)

Valley Water

Salary: $133,806.40 - $171,350.40 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01838-E

Location: CA, CA

Department: Human Resources

Closing: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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 click here (Download PDF reader)

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.

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