HRIS Business Systems Analyst

Job Description:

HRIS Business Systems Analyst

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

THE COUNTY OF MARIN HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

From first interview and beyond, the Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting employee growth and well-being through various services including recruitment; employee benefits and wellness; organizational and career development and learning; labor and employee relations, and equal employment opportunity. Our department mission is to be a trusted and strategic partner in creating an experience in which employees can reach their full potential.

The Human Resources Department comprises approximately 45 positions and provides centralized services to the County’s 22 departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, risk management, disability management, employee benefits and wellness, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The HRIS Business Systems Analyst (Business/ERP Systems Analyst) is a key contributor to the maintenance and optimization of the County’s Tyler Munis Human Capital Management (HCM) system and Payroll modules. This role requires an experienced analyst with strong human resources reporting skills, responsible for delivering reliable production support and driving ongoing system stabilization. Core responsibilities include customizing, configuring, and enhancing the HRIS system to align with evolving countywide business needs; troubleshooting complex issues; coordinating system updates; and ensuring data integrity through thorough testing, validation, and audits. The analyst will also extract and analyze data, create clear user documentation and training materials, and provide essential support to end users.

This position also involves analyzing operational business needs, researching and recommending HR systems (such as case management tools), implementing process improvements, and providing system-level support across various HRIS platforms. The role may also include other HR assignments and projects, all while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Human Resources Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers t hat some duties of this position may be performed remotely and telework options are available; however, the successful candidate must also be able to report to County facilities for various meetings and work assignments upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate.

ABOUT YOU

If you are our ideal candidate, you have experience with the configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and/or enhancement of software systems including responsibility for analyzing business requirements, acceptance testing and creating procedural documentation. You possess strong project management skills and are able to work collaboratively with a variety of technical and non-technical end-users at all levels of the organization.

If you thrive in an environment where you can showcase your technical expertise and communicate information to diverse audiences, from end-users to senior leadership; can envision yourself as a catalyst for process improvement, transforming functional needs into tangible technical solutions, always with a creative and solution-oriented mindset; and have navigated the complexities of governmental agencies or worked with government clients, and understand the dynamics of a unionized environment, you'll find yourself right at home. This is your chance to make a real difference, to be a driving force behind our ERP system's success.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles, business processes, and practices related to the assigned area.
• Business systems and/or functional experience in program area of assigned work.
• Procedures and practices for testing business functions within ERP systems and applications.
• Application software including project management, presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.
• HRIS platform system support experience, such as NeoGov, Talent Quest, Samaritan, etc.

Ability to:

• Lead discussion with managers and departmental end users to define and document business requirements.
• Develop and document clear and detailed business and technical processes, functions and procedures.
• Collaborate with end users and IST staff to plan and implement software upgrades, new functionality, and system patches.
• Develop an understanding of departmental business processes and technology requirements.
• Effectively analyze, troubleshoot, and problem-solve complex processes.
• Design, configure, and implement complex systems.
• Adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Read and interpret a variety of technical manuals and instructions designed for automated applications.
• Communicate effectively, including writing clear, concise and detailed instructions, procedures and reports.
• As a key contributor to our HR Information systems, work independently and as part of a high-functioning team.
• Design and deliver engaging, practical training sessions to enhance user understanding and effective system utilization.
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with people in contact within the performance of duties.
• Deliver exceptional customer support by responding to system-related inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring timely resolution of user concerns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration, computer science, accounting, finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing or a field related to the work and two years of responsible journey level experience in a position that would provide knowledge of ERP systems or related functional business programs, processes and/or operations, including experience in the planning, implementation, oversight and/or utilization of automated information systems and applications used to support departmental activities.

Additional professional experience in analyzing business processes and information systems may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415 473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Diane Ooms at 415 473-3045 or, by email, at Diane.Ooms@marincounty.gov .

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 6/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$119,558.40 - $144,643.20 Annually