Agency Information Technology Manager

Are you passionate about building efficient and effective HR practices while using ERP systems?

Do you want to make a difference while working in a dynamic and collaborative IT team in the public sector?
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is seeking to hire a full-time Agency Information Technology Manager!

In this exciting position you will ensure that all systems are working in compliance with HR statutes, labor agreements, and labor law. We are conveniently located in Hartford at 55 Farmington Avenue, easily accessible for all commuters. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm.

*New State Employees start at minimum salary range.

All applicants must include a resume within the “Resume Tab” of their application. In addition, applicants are required to upload a cover letter with their submission.

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Candidates invited to interview will be required to submit three business references. Additionally, current state employees will be required to submit their last two performance evaluations and last two years of attendance records.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Candidates must meet the General Experience and Special Experience as indicated to apply for this position. State employees currently holding the above title or those who have previously attained permanent status in the class may apply for a lateral transfer.

Special Requirement: Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Bonnie.Schlechtweg@ct.gov or (860) 702-3323.

In a constitutional office this class is accountable for the management and direction of all agency information technology systems, applications development, systems maintenance and related functions.

You will be responsible for:

• managing the HR, Benefits, and Pension portion of our ERP system (Core-CT)
• ongoing performance and efficiency for Human Resources, Benefits, Pension North American Payroll for active, retiree, judges and other populations;
  
• accurately processing and calculating payroll effectively with benefits and deductions
  
• ensuring the configuration of Core-CT configuration and processes follow the State’s Human Resource and Benefit business practices, policies and procedures, statutes and various union contractual agreements.

You will also:

• meet with upper management and make recommendations on human resources, benefits and pension issues;
  
• ensure that Core-CT system is documented, maintained and tested from development, integration testing, configuration and production;
• work cohesively with partners (Central Agencies), policymakers, integration partners (ACA, Health Vendors, Limited Scope Agencies, Financials, Municipalities, Oracle, etc.) and customers of the system while balancing requirements and needs of all parties.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutues and regulations; considerable knowledge of information technology methods, techniques and equipment; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to analyze information technology system problems and implement effective solutions.

Ten (10) years of experience in computer or network operations, systems development, information technology analysis and planning.

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.

NOTE: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of an Information Technology Analyst 3.

1. College training in management information systems, computer science or information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
   
2. A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Knowledge of State Human Resources business practices, policies and procedures;

Functional understanding and knowledge of Human Resources/Payroll procedures and policies;

Knowledge of Benefits and Pension processing;

Considerable knowledge configuration and processing of Human Resources, North America Payroll and Benefits within Oracle PeopleSoft;

Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS applications at 9.2 or higher;

Knowledge and or usage of Oracle SQL Plus;

Considerable organizational and problem solving skills;

Ability to present solutions and options for problems to upper management;

Strong verbal and written communications skills, including:

• competence with development of clear and detailed specifications;
• policies and procedures;
• gather requirements from stakeholders and business owners;
• ability to communicate with users as well as developers;

Ability to work on an assignment in a team and/or individually;

Ability to map business processes;

Ability to provide quality customer service;

Strong public speaking skills to provide training to others.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact Bonnie Schlechtweg at 860-702-3323 or Bonnie.Schlechtweg@ct.gov.