Data/Reporting Analyst, Senior (Timekeeping And Payroll)

Parks & Recreation

Data/Reporting Analyst, Sr. - Timekeeping and Payroll

Posting Expires: July 3, 2024

Salary Range: $47,000 - $58,542/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs seasoned-level reporting and analysis work in support of departmental functions, including review of data submittals, performance reporting, operations management, and departmental operations. Plans and executes projects to study operations effectiveness or trends specifically as related to departmental timekeeping operations. Designs, prepares and reviews reports by accessing databases or by consolidating data from multiple sources. Lays out report formats and produces reports. Summarizes data and provides commentary or observations based on analysis. Position does not perform data entry as a primary function, but may enter data on an emergency or case-by-case basis to ensure submission for timely entries. Sources of data may be multiple sources including primary data sources as well as enterprise systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, etc... that may require specialized expertise or training. Note: positions in this class may also lead other related administrative or operations processes within the organization provided they have a similar level of professional challenge.

Supervision Received

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Position plans own work and project schedules and sequences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  May perform other duties as assigned.

• Receives assignments and plans for data collection and analysis for assigned departmental functions or activities, often related to timekeeping and payroll management.

• Designs custom reports and data displays for projects and standard report formats for ongoing functions based on organizational needs for information.

• Reviews assigned operating records, including verification of hours reports, and/or databases for quality. Identifies processes or reporting functions that do not provide the necessary level of completeness, detail or accuracy.

• Designs standard report formats based on organizational needs for information.

• Retrieves and summarizes data from various information systems for inclusion into research or operating reports.

• Writes and requests queries in available data systems and in the appropriate reporting language, if applicable

• Reviews monthly operating statistics and operating data and prepares operating reports.

• Leads or participates in internal and external research projects by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing results.

• Generates reports, presentations, graphics, forms and other documents to demonstrate information flow and project results.

• Presents periodic reports or special projects to organizational management.

• Interacts with line staff, managers, and supervisors when conducting timekeeping and payroll functions, including studies, surveys, or audits.

• Performs other duties related to the use, maintenance and operation of administrative and information systems related to the area of assignment.

Decision Making

May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions; establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.

Leadership Provided

Provides leadership to lower level employees, interns, temporary employees, etc. Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.  It is not an exhaustive list.

Thorough knowledge of databases, reporting methods and formats and appropriate reporting languages. Skill in operation of computers to manage and retrieve data, prepare reports and presentations; in writing narrative reports; in communicating. Skill in leading groups and in speaking to groups. Ability to organize and present data in presentations and narrative reports.

Ability to review data and identify data trends and/or inconsistencies in order to make suggestions for correction and improvement.