SAP HCM Functional Analyst (Business Analyst III)

NOTE: Fairfax County s current telework policy allows employees to telework up to 60% of the weekly working schedule. For this position, that generally equates to a maximum of 3 days a week of remote work and at least 2 days a week in the office at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, VA.
Serves as an SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) functional business analyst on the FOCUS Business Support Group (FBSG) in the Department of Management and Budget. Works within a team of business analysts, which collaborates with various business process owners, to maintain the functional aspects of the SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, branded for the County as FOCUS . This position provides support for the SAP HCM modules to include Organizational Management (OM), Personnel Administration (PA), Benefits Administration (BN), Time Management (PT), Payroll (PY) and Employee/Manager Self-Service (ESS/MSS) and investigates more complex HCM related system problems, interacts with management or other governmental entities and manages the system administration of HCM functional issues from end-to-end. Serves as a functional expert in SAP HCM functionality and the business processes associated with those modules. In coordination with all parties including other FOCUS Business Support Group team members, business process owners and appropriate information technology staff, this position assesses the capability of the system, works on potential upgrades or new system functionality, maintains current functionality, diagnoses and troubleshoots problems, provides system related knowledge relevant to the development and implementation of general guidelines, policies and procedures for the modules it is designated to support and serves the needs of the user community. This position studies, researches and provides recommendations regarding existing or proposed system functionality. Assists in the preparation of short and long range information technology plans. Represents the FOCUS Business Support Group in discussions with business process owners, agency representatives, information technology staff and end users. In concert with other FOCUS Business Support Group team members, acts as the intermediary between end users and technical staff to resolve problems. Assists in determining causes of system problems and works with technical staff and various teams to determine appropriate corrective actions. Defines problems and recommends procedural, policy and system solutions. Performs system configurations. Performs testing activities related to system configuration, development work, and routine system upgrades. Understands and follows change management policies and procedures.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Serves as lead software system administrator for interdepartmental or County-wide automated system;
Works closely with technical project leader to coordinate technical resources and directs functional design and implementation;
Interacts with representatives from other agencies on system-related issues and scheduling of system priorities;
Identifies and tests system enhancements;
Defines and maintains system administration documentation;
Organize and direct system user groups;
Monitors system performance and performs ongoing analysis to determine most efficient and effective means to operate the system;
Provides assistance to system users;
Develops conceptual approaches to satisfy user requirements;
Oversees user acceptance testing;
Evaluates new technology for applicability and enhanced effectiveness;
Develops strategic plans to ensure solutions comply with established standards;
Evaluates and prioritizes requests for new requirements, modifications, and enhancements to existing systems;
Establishes priorities and timetables for system-related projects;
May supervise other employees on a recurring or project basis;
Generates reports to meet special agency needs;
Acts as intermediary between users and technical staff to resolve problems;
Participates in developing user training manual;
Provides training to users;
Works closely with agency IT technical staff and/or serves as agency liaison with the
Department of Information Technology;
Develops and provides technical briefings for staff on new services and system components;
Provides technical support and training to users of installed software;
Attends training workshops, product demonstrations, conferences, technical briefings, and conventions;
Stays abreast of technology changes;
Provides assistance to other staff as needed;
Serves on committees and task forces and undertakes special projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Considerable knowledge of interdepartmental and/or County-wide processes, procedures, and requirements with regard to such administrative functions as personnel, finance, and budgeting;
Considerable knowledge of the capabilities of information technology software, hardware, and network communication technology;
Considerable knowledge of the capabilities of various computer platforms functioning in centralized, distributed, client server, and stand-alone environments;
Considerable knowledge of effective processes, methods, techniques to analyze and evaluate business operations;
Knowledge of effective project management methods, practices and techniques;
Knowledge of effective supervisory methods, practices, and techniques (required for some positions);
Ability to analyze and evaluate administrative processes and procedures for automation purposes;
Ability to conduct research into new information technology;
Ability to train employees in the use of hardware and software;
Ability to prepare user manuals;
Ability to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to management and employees;
Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science or a field related to the department where the IT services are being used: plus four years of experience analyzing business processes and/or developing/maintaining the main business system, technical platform or a related system.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
None.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with implementing, configuring and supporting SAP HCM with an emphasis on PA, OM, BN, PY, PT and/or ESS/MSS modules and their integration with other SAP modules and systems.
• Knowledge of other SAP human capital management products such as S/4HANA and SuccessFactors is a plus.
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and requirements related to human resources, personnel administration, time management, benefits administration, payroll, and organizational management.
• Experience designing and implementing system interfaces and providing daily support/monitoring of those interfaces.
• Functional and technical industry experience of at least 5 years in these areas is preferred.
• Completion of SAP HCM training courses and/or certifications is a plus.
• Experience with administering human resources processes and procedures in HR/payroll systems other than SAP may be considered.
• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws pertaining to human resources and a good general understanding of public sector human resources business processes.
• Understanding and experience of the complete life cycle in implementing various SAP related projects.
• Knowledge of change control processes (including transport management in SAP).
• Ability to communicate findings, proposals, designs and analyses, as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership abilities in functional system administration and business process support and redesign.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and end users.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint computer software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, employee must be sufficiently mobile to attend meetings and make presentations. Employee may be required to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. Incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor and in printed format. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview, may include practical exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
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