Payroll Systems Analyst

Role Overview

• Serve as the subject matter expert for data interactions and integrations between HRIS and payroll systems
• Lead and support the review, testing, and implementation of payroll/HRIS integrations, system upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and enhancements
• Analyze HRIS and payroll performance metrics; troubleshoot and resolve application and integration issues to ensure optimal system functionality
• Partner with Payroll to support payroll processing audits and ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Manage and execute payroll and HR analytics projects, delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Perform application upgrades and provide training and technical support to end users
• Develop, implement, and continuously optimize HRIS and payroll processes to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Collaborate with HRIS, Benefits, HR Business Partners, Finance, and other stakeholders to streamline payroll processes and maintain regulatory and policy compliance
• Identify process gaps and inefficiencies; recommend and implement effective solutions
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex payroll issues, including reconciliations, overpayments, taxation, finance‑related adjustments, and system discrepancies
• Document processes, procedures, system configurations, and testing results
• Assist in maintaining payroll policies and procedures to support internal controls, SOX documentation, and audit requests
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end payroll reporting activities
• Serve as payroll processing backup for Payroll Specialists as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant payroll, HRIS, or systems experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CPP or FPC certification preferred
• Advanced expertise in UKG BI Reporting
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data to improve HRIS and payroll processes
• Experience working with integrated payroll systems and cross‑platform data flows
• Extensive knowledge of payroll processes, including preparation, balancing, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws
• Familiarity with SOX internal controls and audit requirements

Tech Stack

• C++

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• Paid Disability benefits
• Paid time off programs
• 11 Company paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets