HR Transformation - Payroll Business Analyst

EY; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

EY is seeking a Payroll Business Analyst to join the HR Transformation team in Auckland, New Zealand. In this role, you will implement SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll solutions and work on transformative HR/Payroll projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience with HR/Payroll systems, possess strong analytical skills, and be able to engage with stakeholders at all levels. EY offers career development, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience with HR/Payroll system analysis and design.
• Ability to enhance Payroll systems and improve service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create insights for clients adapting methods to fit needs.
• Document business requirements and ensure alignment.
• Analyse and enhance HCM/Payroll systems.

Skills

Experience with HR/Payroll systems

Understanding of Payroll Technology

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in Business, Commerce, HR, HR Technology or Information Systems

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

HR Transformation – Payroll Business Analyst

Join our dynamic HR Transformation team in New Zealand, where we are dedicated to helping organisations transform their HR and People functions through innovative technology solutions.

We are looking for a Payroll Business Analyst to contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional HR transformation services to our clients. In this role you will implement SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) solutions, engage in transformative HR/Payroll projects across diverse sectors, and help clients optimise their Payroll systems to elevate employee experiences.

Your key responsibilities

• Create innovative insights for clients, adapting methods and practices to fit project needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment between HR/Payroll and technical teams.
• Analyse and enhance HCM and Payroll systems and HR and Payroll processes to identify improvement opportunities and optimise service delivery models.
• Support program streams, including technical, functional, testing, change management, and training teams, by documenting processes and creating design specifications.
• Lead requirements gathering workshops and solution demonstrations, engaging stakeholders from operational teams to C‑suite executives.

Skills and attributes for success

• A relevant degree or qualification in Business, Commerce, HR, HR Technology or Information Systems.
• Experience working with different HR/Payroll systems (preferably SAP SuccessFactors) and HR/Payroll processes, including process review, analysis and design.
• Understanding of Payroll Technology related business challenges and how to improve people and business experience.
• Desirable: Experience in Workforce Management projects, consulting experience, and ability to engage clients and colleagues at all levels, manage stakeholders and relationships effectively.

What we offer you

• Career development: Shape your career with future‑focused skills and world‑class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements: Policies that empower you to balance professional and personal life.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Wellness incentive, additional flex leave, family‑friendly policies including gender‑neutral paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary open to negotiation based on skills and experience.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier‑free recruitment experience.