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Job Title: Senior Systems Analyst
Job Category: Non -Unit
Post Date: 3/23/24
Close Date: N/A
Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000
For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.
Position Summary
The Senior Systems Analyst takes the lead to provide customer service on a technical and functional level for Oracle Cloud system users. This position assists the Associate Director, Oracle Cloud Operations in overseeing the planning and execution of technical projects related to Oracle Cloud including but not limited to development of new functionality, integrations, system updates, development of scheduled jobs, report writing, etc. This position is responsible for testing, monitoring, updating and providing support to users.
Main Responsibilities
- Takes the lead on HRIS projects. Partners with internal and external customers to ensure systems functionality meets business needs. Collaborates and coordinates across functional areas within HR, Finance and Payroll to ensure transactional accuracy and enhance system capabilities. Recommends process improvements for system users and provides innovative solutions. Develops customizations, integrates new systems and processes with existing ones.
- Provides day to day technical support for system users. This involves troubleshooting and resolving issues, assigning and maintaining user access. Utilizes testing environment to validate and resolve issues before migrating fixes to production. Documents resolutions and updates standard operating procedures when necessary.
- Creates and maintains HRIS reports. This involves creating data models, scheduling automatic delivery and maintains reports within all systems. Analyzes audit needs and works with subject matter experts to develop HRIS reports.
- Reviews system release notes prior to updates and informs system users of changes. Coordinates testing with system users, identifies issues and provides resolutions prior to applying system updates in production environment.
- Working with the functional team creates and maintains user documentation. Trains HRIS users and other functional areas of HR on best practices for transactional work. Continually seeks ways to enhance system capabilities. This involves participating in user groups, keeping up with system trends and changes, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business, Information Systems/Computer Science or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
- At least three years of HRIS systems administration experience
- Three plus years of demonstrated success developing and leading a high functioning team
- At least three years of strong technical experience developing and providing technical solutions for new processes
- Demonstrated experience taking a proactive approach to enhancing processes and implementing system changes
- Strong communication, analytical, attention to detail, decision making and problem solving skills
- Experience using languages like SQL, PL/SQL, JAVA, HTML, etc.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project management certification is a plus
- Preferred experience working with the various modules of Oracle Cloud
- Preferred demonstrated experience with Oracle Cloud implementations
Employer Qualifications
- Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
- Residency requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
About TCNJ
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named thevalue in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and in 2006, was awarded a PHI Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates should apply online at: (see below) and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.
Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible Full time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:
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Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
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Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
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Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
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Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Employee affinity groups
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New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
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Access to extensive learning opportunities
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more.