HR and Payroll Readiness Specialist

JOB Note: This role will be open until it is filled - application reviews begin December 20, 2024.
The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $72,000 - $89,000 annually.
However, there is ability for longevity growth and progression in salary for the individual once employed.
What this job is about: Do you thrive on being at the forefront of organizational change and innovation? Do you have a passion for HR and Payroll process and data improvement? If so, we want you to be a member of our team as an HR and Payroll Readiness Specialist.
As we embark on a challenging journey to transition to the states new ERP system, we're on the lookout for dynamic professional with Workday HCM experience to join our team.
OFM State HR is working on early readiness planning for the HR and Payroll communities to position the enterprise to transition to the new ERP system and this role will play a pivotal part in the success of the readiness efforts.
As an experienced Workday HCM subject matter expert, the successful candidates will work with internal teams and the external community to prepare people, data and business process for the transition.
In this role you will be part of the team developing a readiness roadmap and leading change efforts, offering insight to help prepare for the future state of HR and Payroll processing.
Who we are: Our work at the Office of Financial Management (OFM) – State HR serves as a crucial part of the decision-making that the governor, Legislature, and state agencies do each year.
As an employee of OFM State HR, you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals who work hard every day to provide the vital information and services needed to serve the workforce that serves the people of Washington.
If you are passionate about HR & Payroll business process, analytics and contributing to organizational success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join us in shaping the future of our HR and Payroll policy and processes and making a meaningful impact on our enterprise outcomes.
Why You'll Love Working with Us: Future Forward: Be at the forefront of HR & Payroll business policy and process preparing for our transition to a new ERP system.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, equity, and a good sense of humor.
Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to our enterprise outcomes and success.
Continuous Learning: We believe in investing in our team's growth and development.
What we offer our employees: Foster an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
We strive to hire, cultivate and retain a competitive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Encourage a healthy life/work balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, wellness program, mobile arrangements and telework opportunities.
Employees (and their families) have coverage options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
Opportunity to enroll in state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.
A minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
OFM offers a commute trip reduction program, tuition reimbursement, membership to statewide Business Resource Groups and an Infants-at-Work program.
See our Benefits page for more information.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES What you'll do: Be a core member of the team leading the State HR charge on HR & Payroll community transition readiness.
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of current HR and Payroll processes and systems and identify gaps between the current state and the desired future state to inform the readiness roadmap.
Work with the HR & Payroll communities to prepare business process and data for transition.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION How to apply: Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and come back to it, if needed).
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please include the following along with your state application: Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for this role.
Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
We will directly contact the top candidates to interview for this position.
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications we described above.
Questions: For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Leila Vandiver at TalentAcquisition@ofm.
wa.
gov.
For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer.
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.
Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Special Note: This is an exempt, at-will position.
If you are leaving a state classified position to accept this exempt appointment, you may be eligible for return rights that are outlined in WAC 357-19-195.