Payroll Functional Specialist

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Payroll Functional Specialist
Technology Applications – Business Support
Director
May 17, 2023
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ASASP_III
ASASP Unit III
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POSITION SUMMARY:


  Under the direction of the Director, the incumbent of this position will provide Oracle HRMS/Payroll and Benefits functional support and diagnostic assistance to IT Technical Leads and Super Users on Oracle ERP System. The work involves moderate to full-range tasks assigned by IT Technical Leads and or the IT Business Applications Officer in the analysis, design/development and testing of Oracle 11i HRMS/Payroll and Benefits application and customizations across related functional areas. Must acquire knowledge of development, conversion and system implementation plans; to ensure software, developed and deployed to the production environment.  Adheres to specified requirements, satisfies end-user needs and expectations, and meets the objectives and business practices of Prince George's County Public Schools.    

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Work with the DBA and IT Senior Technical Leads for implementation of changes and enhancements to Oracle HRMS application modules and reports;

Assist with and/or conduct training programs for analysts/developers, consultants and users;

Meet with non-technical staff to define user requirements;

Schedule kick-off and follow-up meetings with appropriate parties;

Meet with IT Technical staff to coordinate the development of new operating environments and programs (i.e., Discoverer and EIS reporting tools); and

Performs all related work as required.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

Knowledge of Oracle HRMS business and functional foundation is necessary (Oracle HR, Payroll, and Benefits (OAB). In addition, working knowledge of the following modules is preferred:
Oracle Leave Management, Appraisals
Oracle Time Labor (OTL)
Oracle SSHR, iRecruitment
Oracle Advanced Benefits (OAB)
Oracle Learning Management (LMS)

Knowledge of the Oracle AIM methodology and how the documents are utilized;

Knowledge of HRMS/Payroll design, build and testing, creation of system setups, including but not limited to creation of Key Flex fields, Descriptive Flex fields, Extra information fields (EIT) and SIT, under the guidance and direction of IT Senior Technical Leads;

Knowledge of HRMS/Payroll & Benefits (OAB) application(s) for performing diagnostic testing on all Oracle System HRMS/Payroll upgrades, patches and enhancements, including procedures for migration to production environment;

Knowledge of HRMS/Payroll & Benefits (OAB) application required to complete testing, diagnostic support (with limited supervision), on changes to existing applications, caused by statutory changes and/or new requirements submitted by users;

Knowledge of HRMS/Payroll & Benefits applications and PGCPS business practices and requirements, needed to provide review, investigation and reference on existing HRMS issues to IT Senior Leads, Human Resources and Payroll Functional Leads;

Ability to document user procedures used in reports, customizations, along with new functionality and enhancements as developed;

Ability to analyze issues encountered by system users, suggest resolutions, and resolve problems and issues;

Ability to work closely with consultants to develop appropriate programs and/or interfaces;

Continue Oracle functional skills and knowledge through continuous self-study, self-discovery, tutorials, and classes; and

Good communications skills to express Business requirements, documentation, coordinating activities between IT Technical staff and users of Human Resources and Payroll departments.


 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:


 

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field or a proven record of success as an Oracle HRMS functional person, with at least three  (3) years of Oracle application functional experience required with a degree or five (5) years of experience without a degree.

 

 



CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:


None Required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:


No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.


WORKING ENVIRONMENT:


The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


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