Term-Limited CORE Payroll Reporting Data Management IV - Hybrid

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This posting will be used to fill more than one vacancy. This position may report to the Executive Director's Office or Office of State Controller.

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027 contingent upon funding. 

This position is eligible for full benefits.

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This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027 contingent upon funding. This position is eligible for full benefits.

Position is the subject matter expert (SME) on the functions and operational policies for the payroll system business intelligence suite, and oversees and completes changes related to these system functions, including design and configuration of reports in the financial, payroll and HR areas. 

This position provides knowledge transfer and support to report developers at the agency level statewide, and also provides oversight to the processes managing report developer specialized access and tools in Insights and Advantage Insights. 

Position also manages the integration between the reporting tools and the CORE Payroll application, including folder and report data security access, to ensure a seamless end user experience when utilizing report functions and features in CORE Payroll.

Finally, this position is responsible for participating and leading change management activities, such as end-user testing activities, business and system process improvements, working with users to understand their business needs, and processing requests to migrate changes/patches into the applications.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Report Administration & Report Design:

• Position administers the Advantage Insight application for CORE Payroll, to include establishing and managing policies and procedures for use of the application, including user access, and for report management across statewide and department folders. 
• Position works with reporting user groups and other identified stakeholders to determine which statewide reports should be created, updated, deleted to maximize the usability of report formations and prevent duplication of report queries. 
• Position works with vendor staff as necessary in the creation, joining, modification of report universes/schemas contained in the application to meet statewide and agency end-user business needs related to financial, payroll, HR reporting.

CORE Payroll Reports User Support:
Position completes troubleshooting, research and resolution of any incident tickets or user requests, provides assistance to the CORE Payroll Tier I Help Desk in addressing user questions in this area, and provides audit reporting and compliance monitoring of Advantage Insight application use, in conformance to established agency, state and other security policies.

Training CORE Payroll Reporting Users:

• Contribute SME information to training design, assist training teams with developing standardized training materials, and, as needed, delivering training to CORE users. 

• Provide advanced customized training for users as requested.

CORE Reports System Testing:

• Position facilitates design, testing, and implementation of configuration and reporting requests for the Advantage Insight application according to established change management procedures, and provides alternate solutions to users as appropriate when configuration to the business need is not technically possible within the system operating.

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

Skills-Based Hiring This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) (Download PDF reader) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.

Residency Requirement: 
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1D4XX

DATA MANAGEMENT IV

Experience Only:

At least seven (7) years of professional experience in data management in finance, payroll administration, accounting, or other similar work.

OR

Education and Experience: 

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in data management in finance, payroll administration, accounting, or other similar work equal to at least seven (7) years.

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

• Experience with Microsoft Business Intelligence
  

• Experience with CGI Advantage ERP
  

• Experience with financial and/or payroll reporting systems within government organization

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment or other structured assessment step.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal [email protected]