Salary Range $116,355.20 - $141,336.00 Condition of Employment All Superior Court of California, County of Alameda court personnel are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here . Job Description The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is recruiting for the position of Principal Analyst. Under general direction, the Principal Analyst plans, implements, coordinates and manages projects and activities of major significance to the development and delivery of court programs and services; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Principal Analyst, (HRIS/Workday) is a HR technology systems leader who, under the direction of the HRIS Administrator, manages, leads, and defines HR and Payroll systems implementation, configuration, security, reporting, support, and data management, as well as HR activities, policies and practices. The current job vacancy is assigned to the Human Resources Division located at the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland. Example of Duties NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in this classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties. 1.Manages, plans, organizes and leads professional and technical staff involved in HRIS system configuration, security administration, data audits and corrections, system updates, and overall functionality of the system including Production and non-Production tenants. 2. Plans, organizes, supervises and conducts HRIS business process realignments, strategic planning, system improvements and enhancements, through development and maintenance of key relationships with Division stakeholders to understand business processes, goals and gaps. Updates and maintains system documentation. 3. Manages and oversees the processing of personnel transactions Workday, including new hires, transfers, promotions, resignations and retirements. Supports and/or leads the implementation and oversight of position management, including the creation of new positions, updating of existing positions, and the inactivation of dormant positions. 4. Analyzes current processes and systems for both HR and Payroll functions. Project manages Workday system design, development and implementation in partnership with Finance and OIT, including team activities, tasks and timelines. 5. Ensures data integrity and confidentiality within Workday HCM, other HR technologies and vendor systems; regularly performs data audits, validations and corrective actions as needed. 6. Plans, implements, coordinates and manages Human Resources programs and activities to improve administration of court services; develops work plans and project goals; and assists managers in assessing the effectiveness of procedures, organizational structure and HRIS and Payroll design. 7. Provides former employees post-employment Workday access upon separation; terminates post-employment access per Court guidelines; terminates HR system access for former employees in compliance with Court/HR policies and rules. 8. Designs, implements and maintains Workday systems security access policies, processes and procedures for restricted and non-restricted user access; creates and maintains related documentation. 9. Provides consultation to managers and supervisors on disciplinary matters and appropriate personnel actions, and performance management process; counsels employees on workplace issues; conducts harassment and discrimination investigations and prepares recommendations; coordinates grievance procedures and represents the court in disciplinary matters. 10. Represents management and participates in meet and confer sessions; develops contract language; interprets and explains memoranda of understanding, and personnel, policies and procedures, rules and regulations to managers and employees. 11. Plans, organizes and leads professional and technical staff involved in complex, sensitive and detailed analytical work in labor and employee relations; safety, disability and workers' compensation; recruitment, testing and selection; certification; classification and compensation; training and development; HRIS; cost benefit analysis; and position management. Plans, organizes and coordinates court employee training program and events; designs and delivers training programs and seminars to managers and employees. 12. Manages inter divisional teams, and complex projects and studies; participates on and coordinates committees and task forces. 13. Develops and revises court policies and procedures. 14. Acts in the absence of the Division Director of Human Resources as required. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in business administration, court administration, human resources, public administration or related field from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree in a related field is desirable. And Experience: The equivalent to four years of professional-level experience in human resources, including HR information systems, recruitment, testing and selection; classification and compensation; training and development; labor and employee relations programs; benefits administration, and policy analysis or complex program development. Workday Pro certification in Workday HCM or Payroll modules, or the ability to obtain Workday Pro certification within the first 10 months of hire. A minimum of 2 years of Workday experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year (2080 hours) of additional qualifying work will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units / 45 quarter units. Knowledge of: HRIS administration, implementation and maintenance; Human Resources functional areas and processes Project management and change management; HRIS administration; data collection, research and analysis methods; Complex report writing and compliance tracking; State, court and county functions, organization and structure; Principles, functions and practices of public administration and policy analysis; Court operations; Work flow process analysis; Local, State and Federal laws pertaining to human resource management; Principles, methods and techniques of personnel administration; Revenue distribution methodologies and distribution formulas, generally accepted accounting principles, financial management systems and applications, budget development and practices; State and local legislative processes; Statistical and research methods; Supervision principles and practices. Ability to: Manage special projects and programs; Produce accurate work under pressure with frequent deadlines; Evaluate problems and issues with conflicting evidence, make recommendations and facilitate implementation; Learn, interpret and apply employee labor agreements and state and federal laws pertaining to employment, health and welfare benefits programs and payroll functions and processes; Use a variety of computer office, research and database applications; Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations; Maintain the confidence and cooperation of Court officials, employees and the public; collect, interpret and evaluate a variety of narrative and statistical data; Develop and write procedures, correspondence, and narrative and statistical reports; maintain confidentiality of information; Exercise discretion and independent judgment. This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Hiring Process The hiring process will include the following components: An initial screening of all application materials received including a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process. An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool. The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants. If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss. Job Posting End Date March 1, 2023 The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is a state trial court whose mission is to fairly and efficiently resolve disputes arising under the law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and the United States. The Superior Court is part of the judicial branch of government that includes trial courts, Courts of Appeal and the California Supreme Court. The Judicial Council of California establishes the rules and policies that govern trial court operations. The Court is a state-funded independent public employer. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda has approximately 700 employees in 9 locations and serves 1.6 million residents in all trial court matters including criminal, civil, juvenile dependency and delinquency, family law, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, mental health and traffic cases. Following are the 9 Court locations: Alameda – George E. McDonald Hall of Justice Berkeley – Berkeley Courthouse Dublin - East County Hall of Justice Fremont - Fremont Hall of Justice Hayward – Hayward Hall of Justice Oakland - René C. Davidson Courthouse complex Oakland - Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse San Leandro – John George Psychiatric Pavilion San Leandro - Juvenile Justice Center The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to investing in staff and operations, so that Court employees will be able to offer the highest level of service that true access to justice demands. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda’s mission to provide access to justice for all drives Court operations. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and inspiring public confidence in the court system through excellence in service, integrity, impartiality, competence, and diversity. About Alameda County: Alameda County is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay extending from Berkeley and Albany in the north to Fremont in the south. The County has varied geography with wooded hills, vineyards, streams and lakes. Elevations range from sea level to 3,817 feet at Rose Peak in the southern part of the County. Alameda County offers air, sea and ground transportation access to the rest of the United States and the Pacific Basin. The County has long been hailed as the transportation hub of the West. The County is served by one of the world's most advanced and comprehensive transit systems, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. The County is home to some of the most prestigious educational and research campuses in the world, the University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Livermore Labs. In addition to these institutions, the County offers a developed and diverse system of higher education institutions, and an extensive network of cultural and outdoor recreational activities. Alameda County is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the nation.