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Allegheny County · 3 days ago

HCM Systems Manager

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Allegheny County is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and solutions-driven Human Capital Management Systems Manager to support the selection, implementation, administration, and ongoing optimization of a new Human Capital Management (HCM) system. This critical role will ensure efficient, data-driven, and employee-centered HR operations across the entire hire-to-retire lifecycle.

Government Administration

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Trent Abbate

Responsibilities

Serve as the HR project manager for the selection and deployment of a new HCM system, coordinating with vendors, consultants, and internal teams

Assist with the identification and documentation of HCM business and technology requirements

Collaborate with stakeholders to align system capabilities with strategic workforce goals

Support the evaluation of vendor proposals and facilitate system demonstrations and scoring in conjunction with the County’s system selection consultant

Team with county stakeholders to manage vendor relationships, solution selection and implementation timelines, testing, training, and communication/change management efforts

Manage the go-live process, including cut-over planning, contingency planning, and issue resolution

Monitor system performance and user adoption during the stabilization period

Establish a support model for ongoing issue tracking and resolution

Oversee the day-to-day administration of the HCM system, including configuration, security, workflows, and data integrity

Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance system functionality and user experience

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through system controls and reporting

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics to support efficient and effective operations as well as strategic workforce planning and decision-making

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across all HR systems

Supervise HCM systems and data staff

Act as a liaison between the County Manager’s Office, HR, IT, Management & Budget, the Controller’s Office and other departments to ensure system integration and alignment

Provide training and support to HR staff and end users to maximize system adoption and effectiveness

Qualification

HCM systems managementHR processes knowledgeProject managementData analyticsVendor managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

At least five (5) years of progressive experience in HR Operations or HCM systems management, including at least one full-cycle implementation as business analyst, team lead or project manager

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year

Preferred

Strong knowledge of HR processes and best practices across the employee lifecycle

Experience with leading HCM platforms (e.g., ADP, Dayforce, Infor, Oracle, SAP, UKG, Workday)

Proven project management skills and experience working with cross-functional teams

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Public sector or unionized workforce experience is a plus

HCM solutions such as ADP, Dayforce, Infor, Oracle, SAP, UKG, Workday or a similar SaaS HCM platform is preferred

System support techniques to resolve issues proactively

IT security principles, standards, and legal requirements

Familiarity with HR operations, project management principles, and QA/UAT testing methodologies

Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Visio is a plus)

Process analysis and improvement methodologies

Analyzing and resolving system issues using root cause analysis

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users

Ability to effectively lead, guide, support technical staff and oversee technical results and output

Ability to manage vendor relationships and coordinating support efforts

Ability to commit to data integrity, confidentiality, and continuous process improvement

Ability to work independently with sound judgment and flexibility under changing priorities

Company

Allegheny County

Allegheny County is home to some of the world’s leading businesses and organizations in the fields of advanced manufacturing, information & communications technology, healthcare & life sciences, finance & business services, education & research, and energy & environmental solutions.

Founded in 1788

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs

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