PAYROLL AND LEAVE & ATTENDANCE LEAD - 72002401

Payroll And Leave & Attendance Lead - 72002401

This position serves as Payroll / Leave and Attendance Lead on the People First Team and will be responsible for managing those areas within the People First system. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy, and adherence to timeframes. In order to effectively and efficiently manage all aspects of the People First Payroll and Leave & Attendance modules, the employee's duties will include (but are not limited to) :

• Serving as the state's leading expert for the Payroll and Leave & Attendance modules.
• Acts as a liaison for the People First Team with the service provider, state agencies, employees, learners, and the Division of State Human Resource Management for payroll and leave & attendance processes.
• Provides input on the effect of leave & attendance and payroll policy and proposed collective bargaining on the People First system. Reviews new or revised payroll and leave & attendance rules, legislation, strategic plans and proposals on payroll and leave & attendance issues for impact on the People First system and presents findings and / or makes recommendations.
• Developing and proactively managing detailed project plans for the payroll and leave & attendance system implementation and related projects.
• Recommends enhancements and develops business requirements to ensure that the Payroll and Leave & Attendance modules and related functions (e.g., interfaces, screens, processes, reports) and assigned BOBJ and SAP portal reports in the People First system are comprehensive, user-friendly, reliable, and accomplish objectives.
• Developing and executing detailed test scripts for the payroll and leave & attendance system.
• Facilitating and leading end-user acceptance testing sessions.
• Developing end-user communications and training materials.
• Facilitating and leading end-user training sessions.
• Reviewing and providing input into the state's legislative process regarding the impact of proposed legislation on the People First system and related processes. Successfully managing day-to-day tasks, while leading implementation of new system releases.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a related information technology role (i.e., business analyst or functional analyst roles), who also possess a strong working knowledge of People First payroll and leave & attendance processes.

Our Organization and Mission :

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS' Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida's state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, "We serve those who serve Florida."

Special Notes :

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses : DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.