Role Responsibilities

Do you have the perseverance to accomplish anything you put your mind to? Then join a team that values people and the work they do. Our fast-paced environment is challenging yet rewarding and offers lots of variety.

The Government of Alberta’s core corporate financial and human resources information management system is designed to manage and report financial and human resource needs.  This system is based on ERP suite of applications which includes general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, purchasing, human resources, payroll, benefits administration, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and employee self-service.

The Senior Business Analyst – HCM/Payroll provides analysis and project leadership in support of 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment. The position is considered an expert in their functional area with specialized knowledge in SAP, Success Factor (SF) Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll.

Responsibilities:

Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing leadership, coordination, and support to stakeholders and project teams in the analysis, configuration, design, testing, quality assurance, and implementation of new releases, modules, and functionality of 1GX systems.
• Key liaison and senior point of contact to ensure 1GX system changes are reviewed, assessed, and controlled to ensure alignment to Government, ILO and Ministry business plans and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Providing expertise in issue resolution in support of 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment.
• Developing, recommending, and implementing process improvements in accordance with government, ILO, and Ministry goals and objectives.
• Proactively engaging and consulting with stakeholders including 1GX users, Relevant Stream Business Community (HCM, Payroll, Finance, SCM, etc.), and Service Managers, to identify impacts of business decisions and to ensure that the business needs of the stakeholders are considered, and that issues and problems are addressed.
• Providing project management and project leadership to large and complex projects, drawing on knowledge of business and client needs, business process design and project experience, supporting project management from inception to completion.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and facilitation skills to gather requirements, propose options, conduct training sessions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills that allow you to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships across government departments, other levels of government, external service providers and with co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively in both an independent and team environment.
• Ability to establish and manage projects with limited supervision.
• Well-developed leadership and supervisory skills.
• High level of motivation, creativity, and initiative.
• Strong analytical ability, data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong MS Office software skills.

AI First Mindset

Strong knowledge of AI and/or practical experience applying data-driven insights are essential for this role, enabling enhanced system optimization, more informed decision-making, and continuous improvement across HCM and payroll operations.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Some of the competencies critical for this position are:

• Agility: You will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment.
• Drive for Results: You will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.
• Develop Self and Others: You will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Liaises with the business unit, client ministries and contracted services ensuring business goals and client requirements are fulfilled.
• Develop Networks: You will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Sciences, Information Technology.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience in: 

• • Experience in SAP / S4 Hana or other ERP applications such as SuccessFactors, OpenText, etc. as listed below.
  • Experience in the business domain within the relevant stream and of the business processes and practices within the stream (HCM, Payroll & Benefits):
    • • Knowledge of public sector procurement practices/frameworks
      • Technical knowledge and experience in S4 HANA
  • Human Capital Management:
    • • Technical knowledge and experience in SuccessFactors and S4 HANA
      • Knowledge of human resource practices and principles
  • Payroll and Benefits:
    • • Technical knowledge and experience in SuccessFactors and S4 HANA
      • Knowledge of Canadian payroll practices and concepts

Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

 
Assets: 

• Experience in project management principles, methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience in system design, including business process requirements with consideration for cost, audit requirements and practicality.
• Experience in a large, public-sector environment.
• Certified Business Analysis Professional designation.
• Project Management Professional designation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including strong presentation skills.
• Strong MS office software skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the department’s business plan and objectives.
• Knowledge of change management, systems development, and information.
• management methodologies.
• Analytical ability, with proven data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Project planning, monitoring, and management skills, with a focus on process design and transition management.
• Ability to research issues accurately to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to positively influence, negotiate and to obtain commitment of others.
• Strategic perspective – ability to identify the outcomes and impacts.
• Experience in basic accounting, budgeting and audit processes, controls, and trails.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

Term of Employment: Temporary Full-time position (1 year)
Hours of Work:  36.25 hours per week/ Monday to Friday
Location: Edmonton - Terrace Building, 9515 107 Street, NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2C1.  

Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. 
 

Note:
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.