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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania SAP HR Sr Business Specialist (IES Senior Business Operations Specialist) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4415640 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding position where your hard work will enable the Commonwealth to modernize, optimize services, and transform government? Allowing Agencies to make good business decisions with real-time data and reach their full potential? Are you ready to help guide the Commonwealth as it transforms and modernizes its existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to the future and beyond? We're looking for a qualified individual to join our team as a SAP Human Resources (HR) Senior Business Specialist. Your dedication, knowledge, and enthusiasm will help make this dream a reality while furthering your career. Don't miss this opportunity, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position functions as a Core HR Team Specialist within the Core HR Team, which is responsible for all aspects of the following functional areas: Organization Management, Personnel Administration, Benefits Administration, and Compensation Management. This position is comprised of a technical nature and is concentrated in personnel administration and supports the other Core HR functional areas.
Within this role, you will work with the Core HR Team Lead, other Core HR Team Specialists, HR/Payroll/Travel Team Members and Manager, and the Business Process Owners to design, develop, implement, maintain, document, and support enterprise-wide HR applications.
We are looking for someone who exercises a comprehensive interpretation of rules, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements and is able to effectively navigate independence, initiative, and judgment in their execution of assignments.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Five years of professional work in a business operations area; or One year of professional work in a business operations area, and a bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, information systems or related field; or One year of technical work in the review and redesign of business processes and the configuration and design of enterprise software in an SAP environment; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements: You must be a team player. You must be able to work independently and in team settings. You must have excellent communication skills, business process knowledge, and good documentation skills. You must be able to speak clearly and articulate issues and solutions to team members and supervisor. You must be organized and able to work in demanding complex situations. You must have a strong understanding of configuration, Human Resources processes, write detail functional specs, gather business requirements, design, development, testing and implementing solutions. You must have at least one full ERP life-cycle. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required): Professional work experience in human resources, system integrations, and business operations. Technical experience in the review and redesign of business processes and the configuration and design of enterprise software in an on-prem environment. Technical work experience in revi w and redesign of business processes and the configuration and design of enterprise software in a Cloud environment. Experience as an end user in an ERP system. Experience with project management. Experience in gathering business requirements to meet business needs. Experience in assisting customers with system processes and problem solving.
How to Apply: Your application must include a resume. You must attach a resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.