Project and Policy Analyst 3 (7398U) BEARS Region 56341 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
BEARS (Berkeley Educators and Administrators Regional Services) is not only the largest region, it supports the largest variety of personnel positions that make Berkeley such a fascinating place to work.
At a university as large and diverse as Berkeley, we understand that no one solution fits all needs. At BEARS, we have assembled a team that is dedicated to learning about and understanding the unique needs, opportunities, and challenges you are facing in your unit. As we strengthen our collaboration with your unit, we are confident that this will lead to continually improving support services.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 7/31/2023
Responsibilities
This position supports Berkeley Regional Services with a full understanding of analytical practices and campus policies and procedures by researching, analyzing, and developing solutions for BEARS HRIS and payroll services to BRS teams, managers, and employees represented by various personnel policies and contracts. They will formulate, write, adapt, communicate, and implement new business processes and procedural standards to comply with University policies and improve BEARS transaction team efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. Provides training on department and campus policies, risk management, and best practices, and handles difficult or sensitive situations. Runs and analyzes ad hoc HRIM and payroll reports, and solves complex HRIS and payroll related problems. Develop new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation.
Involves analytical studies on a a variety of policies, projects, programs, and issues in support of a function, program and/or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, and administration; interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services regarding general management to department administrators.
Provides analysis of policies and business processes as relates to HRIM and payroll systems and personnel, regarding issues such as employee position data, employee job data, employee pay, leave of absence, benefits/accruals, union contracts, FLSA status and other areas. Gathers, analyzes, prepares, and summarizes business and user needs, documenting requirements, troubleshooting existing system logic, providing recommendations, and implementing solutions as necessary.
Provides analysis for work allocation and actively monitors and distributes work to ensure efficient and accurate processing to meet business needs. May assign work via ticketing systems and provide backup support to the team as needed.
Establishing uniform methods and procedures, including work flow, timeframes, and best practices to enable HRIM, payroll, and other HR systems to be used in effective and efficient manners.
Perform on-boarding duties during high recruitment season.
Conducts post-implementation analysis to determine the need for further enhancements, finer distinctions and/or additional process/policy components.
Researches and analyzes processes, procedures, and policies in order to develop and/or implement changes and to provide consultative services regarding HRIM or Payroll system management to department administrators.
Prepares directives, regulations and other instructions for issuance to departments. Coordinates implementation with departments that cross organizational lines as needed.
Establishes and maintains contacts internally and with external constituents for the collection and exchange of data.
Required Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of all HRIM and payroll processes, policies, and procedures.
Ability to effectively train individuals on HRIM or payroll processes and systems.
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service in a high volume and professional environment.
Demonstrated skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, employing political acumen, and integrating information to determine appropriate courses of action.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff; both verbally and in writing.
Strong skills in analyzing and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Education and Training
Bachelor's degree in a related area and / or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of HR policy and of common campus-specific and other computer application programs.
Thorough knowledge of University policies, procedures, and systems.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $74,000 - $90,000 / annually.