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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 12th, 2022 12:00AM
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Principal, Human Resources Business Partner
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Dallas - HDQ
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USA
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Aug 13th, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><b><u><span>Position Summary</span></u></b></div><div><div><div><div><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Blucora a parent company of Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners, and TaxAct<span> is seeking a</span> <b>Principal, HR Business Partner</b> (HRBP) that will be responsible for partnering with our leaders and managers to support and provide strategic guidance on organizational design, <span>development/performance</span> needs, change design and execution, workforce planning, and business unit culture. They will be responsible for managing stakeholder expectations between the human resources team and the business units and/or functional units they’re supporting. The HRBP will collaborate with other members of the Human Resources team to develop and launch solutions that improve key outcomes for their assigned focal groups. The incumbent will facilitate company policies and procedures consistently and equitably and ensure that all legal requirements are met.<span> </span><span> </span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Success in this role requires strong ownership and results in orientation, team orientation, proactivity, and a sense of urgency with excellent follow-through. The HRBP must be able to learn the business and leverage data from a range of sources to tell a story, drive alignment and implement change. The ideal candidate has deep empathy for understanding the motivations and emotions of others, as well as a proven ability to develop consultative relationships with team members at a variety of levels. They have a structured problem-solving approach and proven experience in executing a functional strategy to drive tangible results. </span></p><p></p><p><span><b><u>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</u></b></span></p><p></p><p>Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p><ul><li><p>HR People Plan - Collaborate with business leaders to identify business priorities and develop and execute a human resources Workplan to build consistency within assigned focal groups and across the organization. You ensure alignment of the HR people plan, people programs, and tools with business strategic goals, and advise on the development and implementation of the holistic HR people plan (e.g., talent management, team development, performance management, leadership effectiveness, culture) on behalf of your assigned focal groups.</p></li><li><p>Provides recommendations to senior leadership, shared services, and HR teams. Translate data and insights into action and lead the implementation of organizational solutions. </p></li><li><p>Organizational Design - Collaborates with business leaders to interpret business needs and people priorities. Contributes to the design and/or integration of the holistic organizational plan (i.e., talent, structure, culture, process) for the assigned organization(s) and/or functional groups. Partners with businesses to monitor, execute, and continue to evolve and inform the design.</p></li><li><p>Strategic Talent Management - Identify and predict current and future talent needs and influence the design and implementation of strategic talent management solutions in alignment with organizational strategy, data, and budgets. In partnership with other teams, design talent movement plans for critical roles and establish a talent pipeline. Identify strategies to influence talent development plans and programs and establish a roadmap to build capabilities by helping business leaders make decisions to build, recruit, or consider internal talent and assess the impact of the decisions. Guide and participate in active talent acquisition activity for assigned focal groups ongoing recruitment</p></li><li><p>Change Design & Execution - Identify the needs for change and lead the implementation and adaption to new or changing structures (leadership, organizational, or team), cultural change, or programs/processes (e.g., training, talent movement) for an organization. Drive and/or contribute to developing change management and communication plans in collaboration with the Corporate Communications team and business leaders.</p></li><li><p>Leadership & Team Performance - Interpret metrics to monitor and ensure leadership and manager performance and identify strategies and action plans to enable leadership, manager, and team transformation. Design and manage the implementation of interventions to improve leadership, manager, team, and employee performance and capability. Coach managers and leaders to facilitate organizational change and model our guiding principles & behaviors. </p></li><li><p>Employee Relations - As a member of the HR Business Partner team, provide input on employee relation matters by contributing to the research, development, writing, and updating of policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines and communicating and enforcing organization values. In partnership with HR Manager, resolves medium to large-sized complexity of employee relation issues through a systemic approach; conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.</p></li><li><p>May travel, as needed, to satellite offices.</p></li><li><p>Other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><u>Education and Experience</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, psychology, etc., or equivalent experience required; Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or Psychology preferred.</p></li><li><p>PHR or CP certification preferred.</p></li><li><p>7+ years of related experience is required, preferably as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner within a mid-size, high-growth organization</p></li><li><p>Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of multi-state employment laws</p></li><li><p>Strong business acumen with the ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the company’s operation as well as the Human Resources organization and programs</p></li><li><p>Effective customer service and communication skills (e.g., presentation, verbal, written, interpersonal)</p></li><li><p>Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner, tailoring messages to ensure diverse audiences understand</p></li><li><p>Capable of leveraging metrics, drawing insights from data and information, which will enable informed decision making</p></li><li><p>Must be customer-focused, flexible, receptive to feedback, open to change, and execute with exceptional <span>experience-orientation</span></p></li><li><p>Work effectively in group settings with the ability to remain professional and calm, despite pressure and uncertainty</p></li><li><p>Excellent organizational and time management skills</p></li><li><p>Must have the ability to work on multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines without compromising integrity and quality</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently, properly influence, and develop professional, trusting relationships with others</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to think and operate strategically and develop programming with long-term, sustainable business impact</p></li><li><p>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software</p></li><li><p>Experience with developing, promoting, and implementing HR-related programs and protocol, preferably within a start-up and/or fast-paced, high-growth organization</p></li><li><p>Experience working with change management principles, tools, and methodologies</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, such as compensation practices, organizational analysis, culture, employee engagement, performance management</p></li><li><p>Experience working within a Center of Expertise (COE) human resources operations structure is preferred</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><u>Physical Demand and Work Effort</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, sitting, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li><li><p>FLSA Status: <b>Salaried, Exempt.</b></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Comprehensive Benefits</u></b></p><p></p><p>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match.</p><p></p><p>#Blucora</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 12th, 2022 12:00AM
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TaxAct Xpert
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Remote Location Seasonal Employees
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USA
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Aug 13th, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div>Job Description</div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b><u>Position Summary</u></b></p><p></p><p>TaxAct, a subsidiary of Blucora and sister company to Avantax Wealth Management and Avantax Planning Partners is seeking a remote <b>TaxAct Expert, </b> who will play an important role in delivering a delightful experience that unlocks every tax advantage for our customers by leveraging your tax expertise and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You will help TaxAct customers confidently file their taxes by providing expert guidance and advice, reviewing tax calculations, and clarifying questions within the online software. This is a seasonal, virtual, customer-facing role.</p><p></p><p><b><u>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</u></b></p><p></p><p>Major responsibilities of the <b>TaxAct Expert</b> position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p><ul><li><p>Help customers understand, in everyday language, how tax rules apply to their specific filing situation.</p></li><li><p>Apply defined practices, procedures, and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve tax advice and prepare customer inquiries.</p></li><li><p>Troubleshoot and resolve customer inquiries utilizing defined processes and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Conduct tax research leveraging trustworthy sources to ensure the customer is receiving accurate information.</p></li><li><p>Identify appropriate data entry points for various forms and tax documents.</p></li><li><p>Use the equipment and applications provided to interact with customers.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Education & Experience </u></b></p><ul><li><p>Three (3) or more years of experience preparing federal individual income tax returns.</p></li><li><p>Must have active unrestricted credentials: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws.</p></li><li><p>Must have active PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number).</p></li><li><p>Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Circular 230Must be proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations software as well as have experience with online tax software.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience conducting tax research leveraging trustworthy sources.</p></li><li><p>Strong customer service skills – ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and reassuring way.</p></li><li><p>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.</p></li><li><p>Must have (or be willing to obtain) a dedicated hardwired internet connection.</p></li><li><p>Critical thinking, problem-solving, research skills, and determination.</p></li><li><p>Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills (written & spoken) are a plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Physical Demand & Work Effort</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Sitting for an extended period.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>#TaxAct</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 12th, 2022 12:00AM
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DevOps Engineer III
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Dallas - HDQ
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USA
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Aug 13th, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><p></p><p><b><u>Position Summary</u></b></p></div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><span>TaxAct, a subsidiary of Blucora and sister company to Avantax Wealth Management and Avantax Planning Partners is seeking a<b> </b><b>DevOps Engineer III </b> that </span>will be responsible for designing, building, and supporting the processes and systems needed to drive our continuous integration environment as well as the systems to deploy, manage, and monitor our production workloads. </p><p></p><p><b><u>Essential Duties & <span><span>Responsibilities </span></span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>Manage all components in the full stack and assist with building out server automation across the entire infrastructure.</p></li><li><p>Solve technical problems and make improvements to our systems, which includes deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.</p></li><li><p>Build tools for our internal use to improve and support our build and deploy process.</p></li><li><p>Improve automated deployments, monitoring, management, and incident response.</p></li><li><p>Develop infrastructure and configuration as code.</p></li><li><p>Perform troubleshooting of both application and infrastructure issues.</p></li><li><p>Ensure critical systems, applications, and services are always up and running by monitoring, gathering, and analyzing data from different network sources.</p></li><li><p>Serving as a DevOps subject matter expert for the organization and mentoring team members on DevOps principles.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Education & Experience </u></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's Degree with a major course of study in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred. (10yrs relative experience).</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of high-level programming languages e.g. C#, C, C++, Java a plus.</p></li><li><p>Demonstratable knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Bash, NodeJS, Ruby, etc.</p></li><li><p>Key AWS concepts – EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, Redis, API Gateway.</p></li><li><p>5+ years experience building, deploying, and monitoring web-scale systems, with in-depth knowledge of infrastructure automation in the AWS environment.</p></li><li><p>AWS Certification Solution Architect – Professional is preferred, minimum of Associate.</p></li><li><p>5+ Experience working in a Microsoft environment e.g. Windows Server, MS Visual Studio, TFS, IIS Web Server, and MS SQL Server.</p></li><li><p>3+ years of experience with Linux system administration (RHEL or CentOS preferred).</p></li><li><p>Ability to design and implement process automation using scripting languages e.g. PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience setting up and managing a continuous <span><span>integration/continuous</span></span> deployment environment.</p></li><li><p>Experience with release management & deployment tools like AWS Code Pipeline, Cloud Formation, AWS Code Deploy, etc.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of zero-downtime deployments and fast rollback strategies.</p></li><li><p>Experience with monitoring systems using tools like DataDog, CloudWatch, Splunk, and writing health checks.</p></li><li><p>Experience with network theory e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, MAC addresses, IP packets, DNS, OSI layers, and load balancing.</p></li><li><p>Experience with performance optimization, monitoring, log management, and alerting tools.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Agile Development and Scrum methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of high-level programming languages e.g. C#, C, C++, Java a plus.</p></li><li><p>Demonstratable knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Bash, NodeJS, Ruby, etc.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><u>Physical Demand & Work Effort</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Sitting for an extended period.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Comprehensive Benefits</u></b></p><p></p><p>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.</p><p></p><p>#TaxAct</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 12th, 2022 12:00AM
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DevOps Engineer III
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Dallas - HDQ
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USA
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Aug 13th, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><p></p><p><b><u>Position Summary</u></b></p></div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><span>TaxAct, a subsidiary of Blucora and sister company to Avantax Wealth Management and Avantax Planning Partners is seeking a<b> </b><b>DevOps Engineer III </b> that </span>will be responsible for designing, building, and supporting the processes and systems needed to drive our continuous integration environment as well as the systems to deploy, manage, and monitor our production workloads. </p><p></p><p><b><u>Essential Duties & <span><span>Responsibilities </span></span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>Manage all components in the full stack and assist with building out server automation across the entire infrastructure.</p></li><li><p>Solve technical problems and make improvements to our systems, which includes deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.</p></li><li><p>Build tools for our internal use to improve and support our build and deploy process.</p></li><li><p>Improve automated deployments, monitoring, management, and incident response.</p></li><li><p>Develop infrastructure and configuration as code.</p></li><li><p>Perform troubleshooting of both application and infrastructure issues.</p></li><li><p>Ensure critical systems, applications, and services are always up and running by monitoring, gathering, and analyzing data from different network sources.</p></li><li><p>Serving as a DevOps subject matter expert for the organization and mentoring team members on DevOps principles.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Education & Experience </u></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's Degree with a major course of study in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred. (10yrs relative experience).</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of high-level programming languages e.g. C#, C, C++, Java a plus.</p></li><li><p>Demonstratable knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Bash, NodeJS, Ruby, etc.</p></li><li><p>Key AWS concepts – EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, Redis, API Gateway.</p></li><li><p>5+ years experience building, deploying, and monitoring web-scale systems, with in-depth knowledge of infrastructure automation in the AWS environment.</p></li><li><p>AWS Certification Solution Architect – Professional is preferred, minimum of Associate.</p></li><li><p>5+ Experience working in a Microsoft environment e.g. Windows Server, MS Visual Studio, TFS, IIS Web Server, and MS SQL Server.</p></li><li><p>3+ years of experience with Linux system administration (RHEL or CentOS preferred).</p></li><li><p>Ability to design and implement process automation using scripting languages e.g. PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience setting up and managing a continuous <span><span>integration/continuous</span></span> deployment environment.</p></li><li><p>Experience with release management & deployment tools like AWS Code Pipeline, Cloud Formation, AWS Code Deploy, etc.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of zero-downtime deployments and fast rollback strategies.</p></li><li><p>Experience with monitoring systems using tools like DataDog, CloudWatch, Splunk, and writing health checks.</p></li><li><p>Experience with network theory e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, MAC addresses, IP packets, DNS, OSI layers, and load balancing.</p></li><li><p>Experience with performance optimization, monitoring, log management, and alerting tools.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Agile Development and Scrum methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of high-level programming languages e.g. C#, C, C++, Java a plus.</p></li><li><p>Demonstratable knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Bash, NodeJS, Ruby, etc.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><u>Physical Demand & Work Effort</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Sitting for an extended period.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Comprehensive Benefits</u></b></p><p></p><p>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.</p><p></p><p>#TaxAct</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 12th, 2022 12:00AM
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Director, HR Business Partner Group
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Dallas - HDQ
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USA
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Aug 13th, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Position Summary </span></u></b></p><p></p><p>Blucora, the parent company of Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners, and TaxAct is seeking a <b><span>Director, HR Business Partner</span></b><span> <b>Group </b>(Director, HRBP) who </span>will lead our team of HR Business Partner and HR Manager professionals who partner with business leaders and managers to translate talent, culture, and DEI priorities into relevant, scalable plans to attract, develop, engage, and retain best-in-class talent. This role recommends and designs HR policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that company policies and procedures are consistently and equitably applied and that all legal requirements are met. Incumbents will also act as a focal point for select client groups.</p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Essential Duties & Responsibilities </span></u></b></p><p></p><p>The major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners and Employee Relations professionals to deliver best-in-class people enablement strategies and activities, as well as human resources policy and procedures. </li><li>Develop and drive the HRBP and Employee Relations strategic roadmap and deliver tangible operational results.</li><li>Be a vocal champion of fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce and a results-oriented culture of learning and belonging at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Highly Engaged Hybrid Workplace Champion - Act as a thought partner and drive employee engagement as team members, teams, and the company navigate a hybrid workplace which includes a cadence of in-office accelerated collaboration, permanently remote team members, and a work-from-home environment.</li><li>In partnership with CHRO, develop and write HR Policy, procedures, and Employee Handbook to fit the organization's needs while ensuring adherence and organizational compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.</li><li>Apply sound, ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices, while escalating, managing, and reporting employee relations and control issues with transparency. </li><li>Provide input to the design of HR employee lifecycle processes and lead your team to drive execution across client groups, including performance management, team member engagement, organizational design, workforce planning, succession management, people development, compensation planning, and communications and change management.</li><li>Seek out and remain aware of emerging trends and best practices to ensure alignment of the people strategy to the business objectives.</li><li>Utilize data and insights to drive decision-making, and proactively solve for trends.</li><li>Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Coaching - Introduce and use effective frameworks and strategies that enable the organization to thrive through periods of change and provide coaching that helps leaders and team members develop and grow.</li><li>HR People Plans - Develop data-driven, scalable frameworks, and tools, and guide the HRBP team to develop near-term and long-term plans for all business segments and shared services organizations. This includes collaborating with HR leadership and business leaders to identify business priorities and develop and execute the work of a human resource plan to build consistency within assigned client groups and across the organization. The incumbent will ensure alignment of the HR people plan, people programs, and tools with strategic business goals, and advice on the development and implementation of a holistic HR people plan (e.g., people analytics, talent management, team development, performance management, leadership effectiveness, culture, employee engagement) on behalf of assigned client groups.</li><li>Strategic Talent Management<b> –</b> Drive the holistic identification and prediction of current and future talent needs and influence the design and implementation of strategic talent management solutions in alignment with organizational strategy, data, and budgets. In partnership with our HR Centers of Expertise (COE) teams, design talent movement plans for critical roles and establish a talent pipeline. Identify strategies to influence talent development plans and programs and establish a roadmap to build capabilities by helping business leaders make decisions to build, recruit, or consider internal talent and assess the impact of the decisions. Guide and participate in active talent acquisition activity for assigned client groups’ ongoing recruitment.</li><li>Change Design & Execution – Ensure the HRBP team is trained and equipped to design and lead change initiatives. With the team or solo driver of projects, identify the needs for change, and lead the implementation and adaption of new or changing structures (leadership, organizational, or team), cultural change, or programs/processes (e.g., training, talent movement) for the organization. Drive and/or contribute to developing change management and communication plans in collaboration with the Corporate Communications team and business leaders.</li><li>Organizational Design – Collaborate with business leaders to interpret business needs and people priorities. Contribute to the design and/or integration of the holistic organizational plan (i.e., talent, structure, culture, process) for the assigned organization(s) and/or functional groups. Partner with businesses to monitor, execute, and continue to evolve and inform the design.</li><li>Leadership, People Manager & Team Performance – Improve people manager capability through developing and executing programming, in partnership with other HR CEOs. . Guide team to interpret metrics to monitor and ensure leadership and manager performance, and identify strategies and action plans to enable leadership, manager, and team transformation. Design and manage or oversee the implementation of interventions to improve leadership, manager, team, and employee performance and capability. Coach HRBP team, managers, and leaders to facilitate organizational change and model our Guiding Principles & Behaviors. </li><li>Limited travel is possible. </li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Education & Experience </span></u></b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, etc., or equivalent experience required; Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or Psychology preferred.</li><li>10+ years of related experience is required, preferably as a strategic-level Human Resources Business Partner leader with demonstrated success in leading, coaching, and developing a team within a mid-size, high-growth organization.</li><li>Working knowledge of multi-state employment laws. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.</li><li>Strong collaborator, and player-coach who is passionate about developing team members to deliver amazing business outcomes and people-centric solutions.</li><li>Confident communicator (including both written and verbal skills) who can effectively present to all levels of the organization.</li><li>Strong business acumen with the ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the company’s operations, as well as the Human Resources organization and programs.</li><li>Proven ability to influence decision-making at all levels within the organization.</li><li>Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise.</li><li>Comfortable and practiced in working in ambiguous business situations.</li><li>Strong expertise in developing business solutions based on facts/data analytics.</li><li>Consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships and business partners.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to diagnose organizational issues, develop solutions, and implement people plans and actions.</li><li>Capable of leveraging metrics and drawing insights from data and information to enable informed decision-making.</li><li>Must be customer-focused, flexible, receptive to feedback, open to change, and execute with exceptional experience orientation.</li><li>Work effectively in group settings with the ability to remain professional and calm, despite pressure and uncertainty.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Must have the ability to work on multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines without compromising integrity and quality.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to think and operate strategically and develop programming with long-term, sustainable business impact.</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.</li><li>Experience with developing, promoting, and implementing HR-related programs and protocol, preferably within a start-up and/or fast-paced, high-growth organization.</li><li>Experience leading large-scale change management initiatives, using proven change management principles, tools, and methodologies.</li><li>Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, such as compensation practices, organizational analysis, culture, employee engagement, performance management, etc.</li><li>Experience working within a Center of Expertise (COE) human resources operations structure is preferred.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Physical Demand & Work Effort</span></u></b></p><ul><li>Keying/typing, sitting, standing, walking.</li><li>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</li><li>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of the job.</li><li>Compliance with company attendance standards.</li><li>FLSA Status: <b>Salaried, Exempt.</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Comprehensive Benefits </span></u></b></p><p></p><p><span>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and 401(k) with company match.</span></p><p></p><p><span>#Blucora </span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 12th, 2022 12:00AM
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Test Analyst II
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Cedar Rapids
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USA
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Aug 13th, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Position Summary</span></u></b></p><p></p><p><span>TaxAct, a subsidiary of Blucora and sister company to Avantax Wealth Management and Avantax Planning Partners is seeking <span>a </span></span><b>Test Analyst II</b> who will be responsible for creating and executing manual and automated tests using various tools and techniques. The person in this role participates in the evaluation and testing of TaxAct’s software programs to verify that programs function according to specifications and standards. May also lead small project-based teams.</p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</span></u></b></p><p></p><p>Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p><ul><li><p>Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test and tax return data that adequately test the functionality, compatibility, operability, and interoperability of software applications using proper test procedures, methodologies, and quality standards.</p></li><li><p>Communicates test results, status, and potential risks.</p></li><li><p>Identifies, analyzes, fixes, and documents defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies in software program functions, outputs, online screens, and content.</p></li><li><p>Executes and enhances automated test regression profiles as required.</p></li><li><p>Responds to inquiries and problems from end-users and technical support regarding functions and operations of software programs.</p></li><li><p>Read and comprehend tax forms and instructions; collaborate with cross-function teams.</p></li><li><p>Provides feedback on program improvements or revisions to programmers and system analysts.</p></li><li><p>Provides recommendations for software program documentation.</p></li><li><p>Provides recommendations for improvements to current procedures and processes to improve quality.</p></li><li><p>Devise improvements to current procedures and develop possible future configurations.</p></li><li><p>Perform workflow analysis and recommend quality improvements.</p></li><li><p>May assign work or provide guidance to others in the department.</p></li><li><p>Other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Education & Experience</span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in the computer-related field required.</p></li><li><p>4 - 6 years of QA/software testing experience required.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of test methodologies (regression, functional, unit, integration, code coverage, performance, etc.).</p></li><li><p>2 - 3 years of experience with test automation tools and techniques required; Microsoft and related tools <b>strongly preferred</b> (<b>C#, Selenium with C#</b>).</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with TDD concepts.</p></li><li><p><b>Significant</b> experience with the Agile development process is a must, Scrum is highly preferred with 2-week sprints.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Microsoft development stack and tooling is <b>strongly</b> <b>preferred</b> (Visual Studio, TFS/Azure DevOps, and related technologies).</p></li><li><p>A basic understanding of SQL, ISAPI, COM, Windows Servers is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of application development and ability to implement testing programs, review code and systems solutions.</p></li><li><p>Experience with iOS and Android phones and tablets preferred.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with tax preparation or personal finance is a plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Physical Demand & Work Effort</span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Sitting for an extended period.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Comprehensive Benefits</span></u></b></p><p></p><p>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.</p><p></p><p>#TaxAct</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 12th, 2022 12:00AM
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Test Analyst II
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Cedar Rapids
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USA
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Aug 13th, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Position Summary</span></u></b></p><p></p><p><span>TaxAct, a subsidiary of Blucora and sister company to Avantax Wealth Management and Avantax Planning Partners is seeking <span>a </span></span><b>Test Analyst II</b> who will be responsible for creating and executing manual and automated tests using various tools and techniques. The person in this role participates in the evaluation and testing of TaxAct’s software programs to verify that programs function according to specifications and standards. May also lead small project-based teams.</p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</span></u></b></p><p></p><p>Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p><ul><li><p>Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test and tax return data that adequately test the functionality, compatibility, operability, and interoperability of software applications using proper test procedures, methodologies, and quality standards.</p></li><li><p>Communicates test results, status, and potential risks.</p></li><li><p>Identifies, analyzes, fixes, and documents defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies in software program functions, outputs, online screens, and content.</p></li><li><p>Executes and enhances automated test regression profiles as required.</p></li><li><p>Responds to inquiries and problems from end-users and technical support regarding functions and operations of software programs.</p></li><li><p>Read and comprehend tax forms and instructions; collaborate with cross-function teams.</p></li><li><p>Provides feedback on program improvements or revisions to programmers and system analysts.</p></li><li><p>Provides recommendations for software program documentation.</p></li><li><p>Provides recommendations for improvements to current procedures and processes to improve quality.</p></li><li><p>Devise improvements to current procedures and develop possible future configurations.</p></li><li><p>Perform workflow analysis and recommend quality improvements.</p></li><li><p>May assign work or provide guidance to others in the department.</p></li><li><p>Other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Education & Experience</span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in the computer-related field required.</p></li><li><p>4 - 6 years of QA/software testing experience required.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of test methodologies (regression, functional, unit, integration, code coverage, performance, etc.).</p></li><li><p>2 - 3 years of experience with test automation tools and techniques required; Microsoft and related tools <b>strongly preferred</b> (<b>C#, Selenium with C#</b>).</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with TDD concepts.</p></li><li><p><b>Significant</b> experience with the Agile development process is a must, Scrum is highly preferred with 2-week sprints.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Microsoft development stack and tooling is <b>strongly</b> <b>preferred</b> (Visual Studio, TFS/Azure DevOps, and related technologies).</p></li><li><p>A basic understanding of SQL, ISAPI, COM, Windows Servers is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of application development and ability to implement testing programs, review code and systems solutions.</p></li><li><p>Experience with iOS and Android phones and tablets preferred.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with tax preparation or personal finance is a plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Physical Demand & Work Effort</span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Sitting for an extended period.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Comprehensive Benefits</span></u></b></p><p></p><p>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.</p><p></p><p>#TaxAct</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 12th, 2022 12:00AM
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Help Desk Technician I
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Dallas - HDQ
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USA
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Aug 13th, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Position Summary</span></u></b></p><p></p><p>TaxAct<span>, a subsidiary of Blucora and sister company to Avantax Planning Partners and Avantax Wealth Management is seeking a </span><b>Help Desk Technician I</b> to support technical calls as well as supporting internal employees with a variety of tasks. The Technician works on a team that is responsible for identity management using active directory and other entitlement systems. <span>This position is also responsible for providing excellent customer service while maintaining the service levels and expectations of our customers.</span></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Essential Duties & Responsibilities </span></u></b></p><p></p><p>The major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p><ul><li><p>Provide phone and remote support for financial advisors and internal employees.</p></li><li><p>Establish and maintain good relationships with advisors and internal employees.</p></li><li><p>Respond quickly and effectively to requests received through the Help Desk ticketing system.</p></li><li><p>Assist with the creation of IDs, e-mail accounts, AD accounts, and other entitlements that provide access to various systems including the company landing page.</p></li><li><p>Respond to Customer Service Logs in a timely fashion.</p></li><li><p>Responsible for physical desktop and laptop environment. This includes setup, reclaim, and moving of equipment.</p></li><li><p>Provide support for employee mobile devices.</p></li><li><p>Document internal procedures, new processes, and new technical solutions.</p></li><li><p>Must take customer service seriously, be flexible, and be open to new assignments and a fluid work environment. </p></li><li><p>Seek out ways to help the team and stay actively engaged during slower times. </p></li><li><p>Available Schedules Only - Full Time, M-F 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.</p></li><li><p>Other job duties as defined.<br /></p></li></ul><p><b><u><span>Education & Experience</span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>1-2 years call center experience and or interacting with customers.</p></li><li><p>High School Diploma or equivalent.</p></li><li><p>Ability to learn and understand complex systems and how they work interchangeably.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p></li><li><p>Must be able to lift to 50 pounds and have the ability to crawl under desks to complete installations of workstations and telephone equipment.</p></li><li><p>Self-driven, excellent problem solver, and critical thinker.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u><span>Physical Demand & Work Effort</span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Sitting for an extended period.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li></ul><p><br /><b><u><span>Comprehensive Benefits </span></u></b><br /> </p><p><span>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match. </span></p><p></p><p>#TaxAct</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Sep 12th, 2022 05:26PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 20th, 2022 12:00AM
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Principal, Human Resources Business Partner
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Dallas - HDQ
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USA
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Aug 21st, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><b><u><span>Position Summary</span></u></b></div><div><div><div><div><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Blucora a parent company of Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners, and TaxAct<span> is seeking a</span> <b>Principal, HR Business Partner</b> (HRBP) that will be responsible for partnering with our leaders and managers to support and provide strategic guidance on organizational design, <span>development/performance</span> needs, change design and execution, workforce planning, and business unit culture. They will be responsible for managing stakeholder expectations between the human resources team and the business units and/or functional units they’re supporting. The HRBP will collaborate with other members of the Human Resources team to develop and launch solutions that improve key outcomes for their assigned focal groups. The incumbent will facilitate company policies and procedures consistently and equitably and ensure that all legal requirements are met.<span> </span><span> </span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Success in this role requires strong ownership and results in orientation, team orientation, proactivity, and a sense of urgency with excellent follow-through. The HRBP must be able to learn the business and leverage data from a range of sources to tell a story, drive alignment and implement change. The ideal candidate has deep empathy for understanding the motivations and emotions of others, as well as a proven ability to develop consultative relationships with team members at a variety of levels. They have a structured problem-solving approach and proven experience in executing a functional strategy to drive tangible results. </span></p><p></p><p><span><b><u>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</u></b></span></p><p></p><p>Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </p><ul><li><p>HR People Plan - Collaborate with business leaders to identify business priorities and develop and execute a human resources Workplan to build consistency within assigned focal groups and across the organization. You ensure alignment of the HR people plan, people programs, and tools with business strategic goals, and advise on the development and implementation of the holistic HR people plan (e.g., talent management, team development, performance management, leadership effectiveness, culture) on behalf of your assigned focal groups.</p></li><li><p>Provides recommendations to senior leadership, shared services, and HR teams. Translate data and insights into action and lead the implementation of organizational solutions. </p></li><li><p>Organizational Design - Collaborates with business leaders to interpret business needs and people priorities. Contributes to the design and/or integration of the holistic organizational plan (i.e., talent, structure, culture, process) for the assigned organization(s) and/or functional groups. Partners with businesses to monitor, execute, and continue to evolve and inform the design.</p></li><li><p>Strategic Talent Management - Identify and predict current and future talent needs and influence the design and implementation of strategic talent management solutions in alignment with organizational strategy, data, and budgets. In partnership with other teams, design talent movement plans for critical roles and establish a talent pipeline. Identify strategies to influence talent development plans and programs and establish a roadmap to build capabilities by helping business leaders make decisions to build, recruit, or consider internal talent and assess the impact of the decisions. Guide and participate in active talent acquisition activity for assigned focal groups ongoing recruitment</p></li><li><p>Change Design & Execution - Identify the needs for change and lead the implementation and adaption to new or changing structures (leadership, organizational, or team), cultural change, or programs/processes (e.g., training, talent movement) for an organization. Drive and/or contribute to developing change management and communication plans in collaboration with the Corporate Communications team and business leaders.</p></li><li><p>Leadership & Team Performance - Interpret metrics to monitor and ensure leadership and manager performance and identify strategies and action plans to enable leadership, manager, and team transformation. Design and manage the implementation of interventions to improve leadership, manager, team, and employee performance and capability. Coach managers and leaders to facilitate organizational change and model our guiding principles & behaviors. </p></li><li><p>Employee Relations - As a member of the HR Business Partner team, provide input on employee relation matters by contributing to the research, development, writing, and updating of policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines and communicating and enforcing organization values. In partnership with HR Manager, resolves medium to large-sized complexity of employee relation issues through a systemic approach; conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.</p></li><li><p>May travel, as needed, to satellite offices.</p></li><li><p>Other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><u>Education and Experience</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, psychology, etc., or equivalent experience required; Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or Psychology preferred.</p></li><li><p>PHR or CP certification preferred.</p></li><li><p>7+ years of related experience is required, preferably as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner within a mid-size, high-growth organization</p></li><li><p>Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of multi-state employment laws</p></li><li><p>Strong business acumen with the ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the company’s operation as well as the Human Resources organization and programs</p></li><li><p>Effective customer service and communication skills (e.g., presentation, verbal, written, interpersonal)</p></li><li><p>Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner, tailoring messages to ensure diverse audiences understand</p></li><li><p>Capable of leveraging metrics, drawing insights from data and information, which will enable informed decision making</p></li><li><p>Must be customer-focused, flexible, receptive to feedback, open to change, and execute with exceptional <span>experience-orientation</span></p></li><li><p>Work effectively in group settings with the ability to remain professional and calm, despite pressure and uncertainty</p></li><li><p>Excellent organizational and time management skills</p></li><li><p>Must have the ability to work on multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines without compromising integrity and quality</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently, properly influence, and develop professional, trusting relationships with others</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to think and operate strategically and develop programming with long-term, sustainable business impact</p></li><li><p>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software</p></li><li><p>Experience with developing, promoting, and implementing HR-related programs and protocol, preferably within a start-up and/or fast-paced, high-growth organization</p></li><li><p>Experience working with change management principles, tools, and methodologies</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, such as compensation practices, organizational analysis, culture, employee engagement, performance management</p></li><li><p>Experience working within a Center of Expertise (COE) human resources operations structure is preferred</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b><u>Physical Demand and Work Effort</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, sitting, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li><li><p>FLSA Status: <b>Salaried, Exempt.</b></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Comprehensive Benefits</u></b></p><p></p><p>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match.</p><p></p><p>#Blucora</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 20th, 2022 04:32PM
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Sep 20th, 2022 04:32PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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nasdaq:bcor
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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blucora.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
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Sep 20th, 2022 12:00AM
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DevOps Engineer III
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Open
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BCADS BCOR Administrative Services, LLC
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Dallas - HDQ
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USA
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Aug 21st, 2022 12:00AM
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<p><span>Blucora has a bold aspiration: we are committed to giving all people the tools needed to lead healthy financial lives - tools often reserved for the wealthy.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We now turn to the next leg, developing the technological tools that make our vision of financial health for all a reality. Atypical for the financial services industry, we take a contemporary approach to strategy and product development that is founded in user insights, rapid testing, and a singular focus on driving end-user value. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Since charting new territory daily is part of everyone's job at Blucora, we've attracted team members who thrive on the challenge, encourage each other, and are passionately committed to the goal. If you agree that problem-solving is a team sport, and feel energized by a good debate, deep-dive research, or a fun night out with colleagues, we might be the right firm for you!</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><p></p><p><b><u>Position Summary</u></b></p></div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><span>TaxAct, a subsidiary of Blucora and sister company to Avantax Wealth Management and Avantax Planning Partners is seeking a<b> </b><b>DevOps Engineer III </b> that </span>will be responsible for designing, building, and supporting the processes and systems needed to drive our continuous integration environment as well as the systems to deploy, manage, and monitor our production workloads. </p><p></p><p><b><u>Essential Duties & <span><span>Responsibilities </span></span></u></b></p><ul><li><p>Manage all components in the full stack and assist with building out server automation across the entire infrastructure.</p></li><li><p>Solve technical problems and make improvements to our systems, which includes deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.</p></li><li><p>Build tools for our internal use to improve and support our build and deploy process.</p></li><li><p>Improve automated deployments, monitoring, management, and incident response.</p></li><li><p>Develop infrastructure and configuration as code.</p></li><li><p>Perform troubleshooting of both application and infrastructure issues.</p></li><li><p>Ensure critical systems, applications, and services are always up and running by monitoring, gathering, and analyzing data from different network sources.</p></li><li><p>Serving as a DevOps subject matter expert for the organization and mentoring team members on DevOps principles.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Education & Experience </u></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's Degree with a major course of study in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred. (10yrs relative experience).</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of high-level programming languages e.g. C#, C, C++, Java a plus.</p></li><li><p>Demonstratable knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Bash, NodeJS, Ruby, etc.</p></li><li><p>Key AWS concepts – EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, Redis, API Gateway.</p></li><li><p>5+ years experience building, deploying, and monitoring web-scale systems, with in-depth knowledge of infrastructure automation in the AWS environment.</p></li><li><p>AWS Certification Solution Architect – Professional is preferred, minimum of Associate.</p></li><li><p>5+ Experience working in a Microsoft environment e.g. Windows Server, MS Visual Studio, TFS, IIS Web Server, and MS SQL Server.</p></li><li><p>3+ years of experience with Linux system administration (RHEL or CentOS preferred).</p></li><li><p>Ability to design and implement process automation using scripting languages e.g. PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience setting up and managing a continuous <span><span>integration/continuous</span></span> deployment environment.</p></li><li><p>Experience with release management & deployment tools like AWS Code Pipeline, Cloud Formation, AWS Code Deploy, etc.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of zero-downtime deployments and fast rollback strategies.</p></li><li><p>Experience with monitoring systems using tools like DataDog, CloudWatch, Splunk, and writing health checks.</p></li><li><p>Experience with network theory e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, MAC addresses, IP packets, DNS, OSI layers, and load balancing.</p></li><li><p>Experience with performance optimization, monitoring, log management, and alerting tools.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Agile Development and Scrum methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of high-level programming languages e.g. C#, C, C++, Java a plus.</p></li><li><p>Demonstratable knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Bash, NodeJS, Ruby, etc.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><u>Physical Demand & Work Effort</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Keying/typing, standing, walking.</p></li><li><p>Sitting for an extended period.</p></li><li><p>Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.</p></li><li><p>The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.</p></li><li><p>Compliance with company attendance standards.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Comprehensive Benefits</u></b></p><p></p><p>We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.</p><p></p><p>#TaxAct</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>At Blucora, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Blucora welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Blucora, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>Blucora, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Avantax Wealth Management, Avantax Planning Partners (formerly HK Financial Services), and TaxAct are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law. Blucora considers information gathered in the hiring process, including information on this application, confidential, and only shares it on a need-to-know basis or as required by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:HR@Blucora.com" target="_blank"><span><span>HR@Blucora.com</span></span></a> or by calling 972-870-6000 to speak with a member of the HR Talent Acquisition team.</span></i></p>
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Sep 20th, 2022 04:32PM
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Sep 20th, 2022 04:32PM
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Blucora
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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