HR Functional Lead - City of Philadelphia

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Director of Finance was created by the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, adopted by the electors of the City on April 17, 1951, to give the Mayor and the City government a principal officer responsible for the financial, accounting, and budgeting functions of the executive branch. The Director of Finance is thus the chief financial officer of the City and all powers and duties concerning finances, accounting, and budgeting in the executive branch are directly or indirectly the Director's. The Director of Finance is also the Chairman of the Board of Pensions and Retirements and an ex-officio member of the board of various quasi-governmental agencies, including the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority. The City of Philadelphia operates on a fiscal year between July 1st and June 30th.

The Oracle EBS HR Functional Analyst is responsible for keeping abreast of human resources business objectives and user needs primarily for the HR module of the City’s HCM ERP, and the associated reporting in the City’s data warehouse, OBIEE.   They collect, translate, and document requirements for new features or process improvements as City policies change, so that the technical team can implement appropriate solutions.  They perform user acceptance testing, document results, validate changes after production migration, provide operational support to users, communicate changes to stakeholders and contribute to the preparation of training materials.  They work with stakeholders in the City’s human resources community and OnePhilly team members to ensure efficient HR integration with other EBS modules, which include Advanced Benefits, Time and Labor and Payroll.   They ensure data integrity by analyzing and reporting on the data in the system.  This position directly reports to the ERP Manager on the OnePhilly team.

OnePhilly is the City’s Workforce Administration system. We have implemented Oracle eBusiness Suite 12.2.9 modules HR, Advanced Benefits, OTL, Payroll, Pensions using Advanced Benefits, and Payroll Accounting. A team of 12 employees and several individual consultants develop and support the application.

Essential Functions

• Partner with internal stakeholders to stay informed of City HR needs and develop technology solutions that streamline and automate HR processes.
• Analyze and document business requirements.  Translate business objectives into clearly written technical requirements.
• Implement process improvements designed to improve efficiency and the user experience with the City’s HR systems.
• Serve as the HR subject matter expert for the City’s Oracle workforce management system.
• Follow the already established systems development standards and processes
• Follow the already established change management process for the team
• Work with the technical leads, functional leads, and solution architect to understand the functional requirements of all the CEMLI items supported by the OnePhilly system
• Develop appropriate test scenarios and scripts as needed
• Conduct user acceptance testing and thoroughly document results.
• Provide regular status updates to management
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad-based knowledge of human resources legislation, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Ability to creatively problem solve both independently and with the team.
• Ability to engage stakeholders in dialog to elicit requirements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct presentations and workshops to support adoption of solutions
• Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries
• Ability to analyze issues and suggest solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Basic qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelors’ degree or higher in business administration, human resources or similar field.  Coursework in information systems is a plus.
• Five (5) years or more of experience using enterprise resource planning software to perform human resources functions.
• Professional certification as SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred. 
• Experience working in a large governmental environment preferred

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, references and a resume.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx