HRIM Departmental Systems Analyst - Confidential (Open and Promotional)

Salary : $126,921.60 - $158,662.40 Annually

Location : County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : V241B

Department : Human Resources Department

Division : HR Strategic Support and Partnerships

Opening Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 70B

Description

The Human Resources Department is seeking well qualified candidates for the position of HRIM Departmental Systems Analyst.

The Departmental Systems Analyst(DSA) will provide complex analytical support for the adaptation of and enhancement to Workday, the County's incorporated human resources information system. There is currently one vacancy in the HRIM division of the Human Resources Department.

In general, the DSA will provide analytical and technical expertise to support the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), Compensation, and Talent modules. The role serves as a key link between HR program areas, departmental users, and technical teams to ensure system functionality and data integrity and to ensure business processes effectively support departmental and organizational needs.

The DSA will also :

• Configure, maintain, and process negotiated compensation and classification changes such as cost-of-living adjustments, equity increases, and legislative updates within Workday.
• Administer and update job profiles, compensation plans, and related structures, supporting the Classification and Compensation program.
• Provide HCM support to departments during major workforce activities such as reorganizations, seasonal staffing, and fiscal year transitions.
• Coordinate regression testing and implement changes associated with bi-annual Workday updates in assigned functional areas.
• Prepare and distribute procedures, communications, and reports to support HR programs, system enhancements, and compliance initiatives.

The DSA must have knowledge of departmental operations and Workday system functionality, enabling effective communication between technical and non-technical staff. This includes the ability to translate business needs into system configurations to ensure that HR processes are accurately and efficiently supported.

The ideal candidate will have :

NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is :

Knowledge of :

Skill / Ability to :

Application / Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help / limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight : pass / fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight : 100%) which may include a performance exam. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. Interviews may be conducted virtually using MS Teams.

IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

To apply :

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Final Application Filing Date : November 24, 2025, by 11 : 59 p.m.

Application Screening : November 25-26, 2025

Panel Interview : December 10-11, 2025

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

Analyst : Chet Overstreet (10072025) (Departmental Systems Analyst - V233)

We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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IMPORTANT : Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide additional information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening and will also be used in the selection process. This is a competitive process so please answer the questions completely, paying attention to all parts of the multi-part questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language will be considered. Neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will also be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. I have read and understand these instructions.

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Describe how your education and experience have prepared you for the position of Departmental Systems Analyst?

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Describe your level of experience with Workday? (Select all that apply.)

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Tell us about a time you worked on a project or task where accuracy and attention to detail were critical because of downstream impacts. How did you plan, review, and validate your work?

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Considering your current or previous positions, when new features or process changes have been implemented in a system how have you ensured all staff and managers understood the change and adopted it effectively? Provide an example of a challenging situation with a staff member and describe how you resolved it.

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Considering your previous work experience, when new system modules have been introduced how have you supported efforts to ensure consistency across modules and existing HR processes.

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How did you learn about this position?

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If you answered, "Professional Publication / Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.

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