SAP HR/Payroll Systems Analyst

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity, and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

The primary purpose of this position is to investigate IT and business requirements; design, develop, document and support solutions; and apply knowledge of the best-of-breed processes and procedures in SAP business applications to recommend changes to business processes. This position is to be a leader of SAP development projects through the preliminary investigation, analysis of requirements, business case and feasibility analysis, design, implementation, quality control, documentation, and post-implementation review phases. This position provides ongoing application support and responsibilities include performing changes to SAP HR modules, payroll, and time evaluation configuration, schemas and programs. This position has access to confidential information and makes recommendations for changes in methods, processes, and procedures that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing workloads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Designs, develops, modifies and maintains SAP Payroll/time configuration and schemas to meet business and operational requirements.
2. Designs and maintains other SAP HR modules (e.g., Benefits, Personnel Administration).
3. Consults with customers to understand their requirements.
4. Develops systems alternatives including work procedure changes, and recommends the most suitable alternative to assist customers in meeting their operational requirements.
5. Develops technical specifications including diagrams and charts to provide the blueprints for SAP developers to write or code programs.
6. Develops detailed project plans to track progress.
7. Manages projects through all phases from planning through to maintenance and support.
8. Recommends changes in methods, processes and procedures that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing workloads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.
9. Researches, evaluates and recommends new tools and methodologies for development of business applications.
10. Reviews or develops test scripts and scenarios to ensure adequate testing of system configuration and integration.
11. Performs testing of problem fixes (SAP fixes/notes), configuration changes, enhancements and new functionality to ensure system integrity and proper integration across SAP applications.
12. Remains current with developments in SAP applications and related technologies, including releases and enhancements/new functionality.
13. Identifies opportunities to improve operational effectiveness through the use of technology and makes recommendations where appropriate (make changes to use of system, business process and/or add additional functionality).
14. Delivers presentations to customers (users, departments) and technical staff on SAP related solutions and specific technologies.
15. Provides problem resolution for calls referred by Help Desk.
16. Investigates and follows up on SAP system errors/problems, and liaises with SAP, IT staff and others as required to resolve these issues.
17. Develops and maintains SAP system configuration documentation.
18. Provides technical assistance with SAP upgrades and the implementation of other modules, including integration to other applications.
19. Provides support to corporate and departmental reporting. Assists in the use of existing reports and develops/documents additional reports as required.
20. Designs and delivers reports and analytics.
21. Monitors applications performance, troubleshoots problems with technical specialists.
22. Participates in training of customers and provides ongoing training support and guidance.
23. Participates in the development of new standards, and leads technical committees.
24. Has access to highly sensitive and business critical data from all City departments (e.g., employee and payroll records).
25. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Related Post-secondary degree, with preference for graduate degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. SAP Certification (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
3. Minimum 3 years experience implementing and supporting SAP Canadian payroll, SAP Benefits, SAP CATS, SAP Time Evaluation and ESS/MSS.
4. Minimum 3 years experience creating and modifying complex rules and schemas for time evaluation and payroll.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of payroll and time entry processes will be considered an asset.
2. Knowledge/experience configuring and supporting ESS/MSS portal.
3. Knowledge/experience configuring and supporting HR Fiori applications is desirable.
4. Experience with SAP reporting tools such as BW/BI and Business Objects tools such as Analysis for Office, Lumira, Design Studio or Web Intelligence.
5. Experience creating and managing project plans for small or medium size projects ensuring user requirements are met and projects are completed on time.
6. Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering training courses and materials to identified training populations.
7. Good understanding of SAP platform integration.
8. Knowledge of current trends in SAP related products and solutions (e.g., Fiori, S/4HANA, Business Intelligence).
9. SAP programming background is a strong asset.
10. Demonstrated operational and project management skills: results focused, team oriented.
11. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
12. Broad knowledge across multiple aspects of the business (i.e., organizational structure, key players, current business processes and supporting systems and services, etc.).
13. Extensive knowledge of municipal business processes would be an asset.
14. Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is desirable.
15. Thorough working knowledge of office productivity tools (e.g., Windows, MS Office, MS Project, Visio, etc.).
16. Experience with Agile development and the use of tools such as VSTS would be an asset.
17. Combination of strong technical and business skills is required.
18. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
19. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
20. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally with technical and non-technical staff.
21. Ability to handle business critical and sensitive information.
22. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner.
23. Continuous improvement and continuous learning mindset.

Record Checks:

1. An Enhanced Reliability Check is a requirement of the position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: IT, Digital Strategy & 311 (1070)

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: May, 2024

Number of Positions: 2

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $92864 to $116070 per year

Application Close: August 28, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.

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