Service Desk Analyst
Job Description
The Service Desk Analyst will deliver Tier 1 technical support and coordinate information systems service requests for a three-month, on-site assignment in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This role supports day-to-day employee technology needs and includes assistance with Dayforce tasks as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 1 technical support to employees.
- Fulfill, prioritize, and manage assigned information systems service requests.
- Assist users with technical questions and administrative activities.
- Identify end-user needs and collaborate with system owners to provide appropriate support.
- Create and maintain service desk documentation and end-user training materials.
- Identify opportunities to improve service desk processes, standards, and systems.
- Collect and use end-user feedback to improve service quality.
- When assigned, support Dayforce by addressing user questions, access issues, incident documentation, and escalation to the appropriate application or implementation team.
- Support the Lead Service Desk Analyst, Information Systems Service Manager, the information systems team, and other management team members as requested.
Required Qualifications
- Two-year degree in a computer-related field or two years of work experience.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage competing responsibilities and multiple tasks or projects while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Adaptability and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Ability to work on-site in Mendota Heights for the three-month assignment.
- Availability to work flexible hours when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing end-user support for Dayforce, formerly Ceridian Dayforce.
- Experience troubleshooting Dayforce access issues, answering user questions, documenting incidents, and escalating application issues.
- Experience supporting a Dayforce implementation or rollout, including user training, support documentation, or go-live support.
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST).
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
- A combination of a two-year degree in a computer-related field and two years of work experience.
Technology Exposure
- Dayforce
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Contract Details
- Location: Mendota Heights, Minnesota (on-site), Mendota Heights, MN 55120
- Duration: Three-month contract
- Work type: Full-time, Monday–Friday
- Schedule: Occasional after-hours and weekend availability as needed
- Expected hours: 40.0 per week
- Work location: In person
Pay
- Hourly rate: USD $25.00–$26.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience Requirements
- Service Desk: 3 years (required)
- Dayforce support: 1 year (required)