People and Culture Sr. Systems Administrator Analyst

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle and one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities, is seeking a People and Culture Senior Systems Administrator Analyst for the People and Culture Business Unit. The role reports to the People and Culture Systems and Analytics Manager and focuses on project management, system design, development, and implementation/improvement of HR system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR systems development and implementation projects of considerable scope, complexity, and long‑term commitment.
• Facilitate system user groups in designing, developing, implementing, and modifying systems.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of management controls, communication channels, operating procedures, and workflow organization; devise efficient methods and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with utility team members to ensure data and functional integrity across projects.
• Interact with departmental personnel, consultants, other City departments, and management to explain technical recommendations.
• Identify, recommend, and implement reporting systems, dashboards, and performance metrics to support leadership decisions.
• Serve as the primary system administrator for People and Culture business unit systems, providing troubleshooting assistance and acting as the point of contact with Seattle IT and vendors.
• Document system usage and train users on best practices and operations.
• Perform other comparable duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of experience in systems, operations, procedures, research, or analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive experience with varied HRIS databases, related software, and process automation.
• Advanced automation proficiency with Microsoft Apps (Excel, SharePoint, Power Automate).
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to bridge the technical gap between IT and non‑technical users.
• Self‑motivated team player, flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
• Proven communication skills with individuals at all organizational levels and a model of effective customer service.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy, product quality, or attention to detail.
• Positive, service‑oriented attitude with strong time‑management, organizational skills, and exceptional follow‑through.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $56.23 to $65.54 per hour.

Benefits

Seattle City Light offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

Additional Information

This posting does not contain an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are required to participate in Seattle City Light’s Emergency Response Program, supporting emergency operations in alignment with their regular duties.