Systems Anlst/Programmer Application Specialist

Tech Ladies®; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

401(a) Retirement Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

NJ Transit is seeking an experienced HCM Systems Analyst with Oracle HCM Cloud and Payroll expertise to support, optimize, and troubleshoot our HR system. You will collaborate with HR, IT, and other departments to implement enhancements and ensure data integrity.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on Oracle HCM Cloud experience, strong SQL skills, and a solid understanding of core HR modules. This role offers an office environment in New Jersey and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Computer Science or related area required.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud, including Oracle Cloud Payroll.
• Strong proficiency in SQL.
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides application design and programming support for the maintenance and enhancement of existing applications systems, making recommendations and providing user training as appropriate to improve the systems.
• Analyzes generalized user requirements, and designs and programs solutions to satisfy the users needs.
• Analyzes, develops, implements and supports new software applications to improve business systems.
• Develops and maintains efficient instructions for running production job streams.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge in assigned systems.

Skills

Oracle HCM Cloud

SQL

HR & Payroll processes

Education

Associate's Degree in Computer Science or related area

Tools

Oracle Cloud Payroll

Core HR

Talent Management

Job description

Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premier transportation brands in North America. When you join team transit, the only limitations to your career are your own talent, ambition and willingness to learn. NJ TRANSIT is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Our team of almost 11,000 employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, pride themselves on serving the transportation needs of New Jerseyans every day. From our operations staff and frontline personnel, to the numerous back-office departments that keep the wheels turning, the people of NJ TRANSIT are what make the company a great place to build a career.

NJ TRANSIT offers opportunities for growth and exceptional benefit packages in addition to rewarding and stable career paths. Find out for yourself why we say that NJ TRANSIT has more routes to success!

NJ TRANSIT is New Jersey's public transportation corporation, and the nation's third largest transit system. Our mission is to provide quality public transportation by serving our customers one trip at a time. As a vital link to the prosperity of the New Jersey - New York - Philadelphia region, we serve more than 200 million customer trips a year, bringing people to and from work, school and recreational activities in the tristate.

Summary

Job Description: NJ Transit is seeking an experienced HCM Systems Analyst with 1-3 years of hands‑on experience in Oracle HCM Cloud, including Oracle Cloud Payroll, and strong proficiency in SQL. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting, optimizing, and troubleshooting our Human Capital Management (HCM) system, with a specific focus on the Payroll module. You will collaborate with HR, IT, and other departments to implement system enhancements, perform data analysis, and ensure the integrity and accuracy of our HCM data. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possess a deep understanding of Oracle HCM Cloud functionality, Payroll processes, and SQL-based reporting.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provides application design and programming support for the maintenance and enhancement of existing applications systems, making recommendations and providing user training as appropriate to improve the systems.
• Analyzes generalized user requirements, and designs and programs solutions to satisfy the users needs.
• Analyzes, develops, implements and supports new software applications to improve business systems.
• Develops and maintains efficient instructions for running production job streams.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge in assigned systems.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Computer Science or related area required.

Knowledge And Skills

• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience working with Oracle HCM Cloud, including Oracle Cloud Payroll and core modules such as Core HR, Talent Management, or Learning.
• Degree may be substituted by two (2) additional years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Human Resources and Payroll processes.
• Strong proficiency in SQL.

Working Environment

• Office Environment

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan