City of Seattle, WA

Position Description

The Human Resources Division of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has two (2) exciting Short-Term (11-month) Temporary Assistant Management Systems Analysts (Asst MSA) to support SPU's Payroll Section. These temporary assignments will focus on reviewing and analyzing payroll related ticketing issues to identify patterns or recurring discrepancies, impacting specific work groups and employees.

This Short-Term Temporary opportunity will last up to 11-months in duration and is open to all qualified candidates.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations (Download PDF reader)
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities of the Short-Term Temp Assistant Management Systems Analyst:

• Proactively investigate and resolve payroll issues at the lowest level possible, utilizing available resources and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate resolution before initiating escalation.
• Manage payroll tickets between Seattle IT and SPU ticketing systems. Identify and resolve duplicate tickets, ensuring proper prioritization from old to newest tickets.
• Use analytical tools to detect trends and patterns in payroll discrepancies determining areas of focus for corrective action.
• Work closely with HR, Payroll and other key departments to gain insights into the root causes of discrepancies and determine the most effective corrective action.
• Based on identified trends, propose training initiatives to address areas where payroll discrepancies are frequent, ensuring proper understanding and adherence to payroll procedures.
• Transform various reports into actionable and functional reports that Payroll staff can utilize for auditing bi-weekly payroll processing.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience: Two years of course work in business or public administration, finance, computer science or a related field

Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a payroll office setting, preferably for a large organization
• Familiarity with Workday, or a similar HRIS/Payroll system

Additional Information

How to Apply:

In addition to fully completing the online application, we encourage candidates to attach a current resume, and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this role.

The full salary range for this position is $40.00 per hour - $46.63 per hour.

• Temporary employees will start at Step 1 of this progressive range, at $40.00 per hour.

Workplace Environment (*Telework Expectation):

This position is a hybrid schedule between 2 days at home and 3 days in-office, and specific schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Background Check

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Who may apply: All qualified candidates may apply

The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at Heather.BaldwinStewart@seattle.gov.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

"Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov