City of Scottsdale, AZ
Business Systems Analyst (Dept. Systems Analyst/Programmer III)
City of Scottsdale, AZ, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Salary:
$93,038.40 - $125,652.80 Annually Location :
Scottsdale, AZ Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
FY2526-00140 Division:
Admin Services Department:
HR ADMINISTRATION Opening Date:
08/06/2025 Closing Date:
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction About the Position If you are looking to work with a great team that values you, then join the City of Scottsdale! The Human Resources Department is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to play an integral and highly trusted role on the team. This position is responsible for updating and maintaining sensitive employee-related data and systems to include accessing and updating databases; generating queries and reports for customers; troubleshooting and resolving issues; defining, developing, and documenting technology processes; contract compliance for the citywide applicant tracking and performance management software modules (NEOGOV); and providing internal customer support for SaaS products. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Director and works collaboratively with the Information Technology Department, Payroll and other department stakeholders.
The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency and have recent experience in Structured Query Language (SQL) server to include TSQL, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)/PowerBI and SSIS development. Provides software and limited technical hardware support to users to improve and enhance computer systems to meet specific business needs. This position works independently, but mostly in a team environment. Work includes assisting users with the support of hardware, software and mobile communications systems. Assists users in problem analysis and provides advice leading to improved productivity and better integration of technology into their business operations. Experience supporting Human Resource Department business processes and systems and/or experience supporting Human Resources with implementation of new systems working with technical vendors is preferred.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $109,324.80/annually.
The City of Scottsdale offers: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet Insurance Bilingual pay compensation Employee Wellness incentives Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost Please visit the
Human Resources and Benefits Information
page for more information. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution. Five years of experience directly working on computer-based information systems' software, and programming/scripting languages in support of medium to large enterprise applications. Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted. Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s). Click here to view the full job description, work environment and physical demands. Work Environment/Physical Demands Click here to view the full job description, work environment and physical demands. Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering.
Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database Criminal Background screening
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE:
Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Full-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking 01
Do you have a bachelor's degree?
Note:
The degree must be listed in the Education Section of the application.
Yes No
02
Do you have a medium to expert level experience using Microsoft Office Products to include MS Office 365?
Yes No
03
Please describe your technical experience supporting Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), employee databases and other related employee or applicant specific software programs. List the software programs used and the employer(s) where you had the experience.
Note:
employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 04
Please describe your experience trouble-shooting and resolving technical issues. Indicate the employer(s) where you performed the work.
Note:
employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 05
Please describe your experience using SQL to elicit information from databases, to include the type of report(s) or queries and the employer(s) where you performed the work.
Note:
employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 06
Please describe your experience supporting HR Department business processes and systems and indicate the employer(s) where you performed the work.
Note:
Employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 07
Please describe your experience supporting an HR Department with implementation of new systems working with technical vendors.
Note:
Employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 08
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
City Website Employee Referral Facebook Glassdoor Governmentjobs.com Indeed Instagram Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual) Recruiter Other
Required Question
$93,038.40 - $125,652.80 Annually Location :
Scottsdale, AZ Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
FY2526-00140 Division:
Admin Services Department:
HR ADMINISTRATION Opening Date:
08/06/2025 Closing Date:
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction About the Position If you are looking to work with a great team that values you, then join the City of Scottsdale! The Human Resources Department is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to play an integral and highly trusted role on the team. This position is responsible for updating and maintaining sensitive employee-related data and systems to include accessing and updating databases; generating queries and reports for customers; troubleshooting and resolving issues; defining, developing, and documenting technology processes; contract compliance for the citywide applicant tracking and performance management software modules (NEOGOV); and providing internal customer support for SaaS products. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Director and works collaboratively with the Information Technology Department, Payroll and other department stakeholders.
The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency and have recent experience in Structured Query Language (SQL) server to include TSQL, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)/PowerBI and SSIS development. Provides software and limited technical hardware support to users to improve and enhance computer systems to meet specific business needs. This position works independently, but mostly in a team environment. Work includes assisting users with the support of hardware, software and mobile communications systems. Assists users in problem analysis and provides advice leading to improved productivity and better integration of technology into their business operations. Experience supporting Human Resource Department business processes and systems and/or experience supporting Human Resources with implementation of new systems working with technical vendors is preferred.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $109,324.80/annually.
The City of Scottsdale offers: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet Insurance Bilingual pay compensation Employee Wellness incentives Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost Please visit the
Human Resources and Benefits Information
page for more information. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution. Five years of experience directly working on computer-based information systems' software, and programming/scripting languages in support of medium to large enterprise applications. Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted. Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s). Click here to view the full job description, work environment and physical demands. Work Environment/Physical Demands Click here to view the full job description, work environment and physical demands. Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering.
Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database Criminal Background screening
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE:
Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Full-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking 01
Do you have a bachelor's degree?
Note:
The degree must be listed in the Education Section of the application.
Yes No
02
Do you have a medium to expert level experience using Microsoft Office Products to include MS Office 365?
Yes No
03
Please describe your technical experience supporting Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), employee databases and other related employee or applicant specific software programs. List the software programs used and the employer(s) where you had the experience.
Note:
employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 04
Please describe your experience trouble-shooting and resolving technical issues. Indicate the employer(s) where you performed the work.
Note:
employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 05
Please describe your experience using SQL to elicit information from databases, to include the type of report(s) or queries and the employer(s) where you performed the work.
Note:
employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 06
Please describe your experience supporting HR Department business processes and systems and indicate the employer(s) where you performed the work.
Note:
Employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 07
Please describe your experience supporting an HR Department with implementation of new systems working with technical vendors.
Note:
Employers listed here should be included in the Work Experience section of the application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None". 08
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
City Website Employee Referral Facebook Glassdoor Governmentjobs.com Indeed Instagram Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual) Recruiter Other
Required Question