Analyst, Data and Business Payroll Senior

HealthPartners is hiring a Data and Business Analyst Senior to support our Payroll Department. They will act as systems administrator for the Symplr Time and Attendance/Staffing and Scheduling systems and provides administrator support for the Oracle based ERP. These are enterprise-wide systems and are critical to the organization’s operations and employee satisfaction. The system administrator is the expert on system functionality, employee maintenance, security set-ups and reporting.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

1. Develops, maintains, and provides regular reports to end users and customer groups.
   1. Initiates the generation of new reports utilizing Microsoft Visual Studio Report Designer, SQL Server Management Studio and other report writing tools.
   2. Analyzes report data to provide recommendations and identify key trends as needed.
   3. Maintains, modifies, and distributes reports according to business needs in a timely manner.
   4. Performs advanced and ad hoc reporting. 
   5. Creates and distributes monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
   6. Manages the daily integration of data between Symplr and Oracle.
2. Performs key technical functions in the implementation of system upgrades, fixes, and new applications.
   1. Assesses new modules, upgrades, and changes for potential implementation.
   2. Determines and defines all interface specifications needs between applications.
   3. Provides input to the timing and coordination of upgrades and new functionality.
   4. Provides technical support for new applications.
   5. Writes test scenarios/scripts for upgrades and new applications.
   6. Performs testing for system upgrades and changes.
   7. Creates and formulizes regression testing plans.
   8. Identifies business users for testing and approves and validates testing process.
3. Leads the analysis of system functionality and development of new rule proposals.
   1. Audits system capabilities for accuracy, integrity, and functionality by performing system testing; monitoring and documenting test results; analyzing test results and documenting system discrepancies; ensures adherence to HR/PR policies and practices.
   2. Analyzes existing code and client specific rules to match relevant pay practices.
   3. Understands current rule limitations and impact on future proposed pay practices.
   4. Writes technical documentation for new functionality or rule proposals with understanding of the impact on current systems.
   5. Liaison between IS&T and other internal departments and outside vendors regarding system products and business needs.
4. Provides superior support to customers.
   1. Leads coordination of training on the Time & Attendance, Staff Scheduling systems for end users.
   2. Troubleshoots questions and problems reported by end users; resolves through training and/or other appropriate solutions.
   3. Proactively identifies and collaborates with team to address chronic end user system issues.
   4. May manage security access for certain applications. Adds/deletes users and assigns roles as appropriate to end users.
   5. Serves as a subject matter expert to managers and team members regarding the systems. Develops and assists in the continuous improvement of the system to facilitate accurate and timely use of the system.
   6. Participates in the development of training tools/materials for end users on system operations. Conducts training for employees and leaders on the systems.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Five to seven years’ experience in the Payroll department of a medium to large organization.
• Five years experience working with Time keeping software.
• Five years data analyst and/or business analyst experience or related work experience.
• Previous experience with Symplr or other similar time and attendance systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Ability to present a variety of data elements in graphical and presentation form including experience with pivot tables.
• Proficient in downloading and manipulating files in Excel.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills essential
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and ability to set priorities and complete assignments with minimal supervision. 
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced continuously changing environment.
• Shows initiative. 
• Excellent oral and writ