Global Payroll HRIS Analyst

Skadden, Arps...LLP; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive health care

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Skadden, Arps...LLP is seeking a Global Payroll HRIS Analyst for their White Plains, NY office (hybrid). This role involves implementing and maintaining payroll technology while ensuring compliance with local and international payroll requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, and at least five years of related experience supporting payroll systems globally, with strong knowledge of Workday HCM. Competitive salary between $100,000 and $115,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related experience supporting payroll systems internationally.
• Minimum of three years of Workday HCM experience.
• Knowledge of international payroll and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain payroll technology globally.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and perform data audits.
• Act as a liaison between Payroll, HR, and system vendors.

Skills

Payroll system support

Workday HCM

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Overview

Global Payroll HRIS Analyst – White Plains, NY (hybrid). Responsible for implementing, configuring, enhancing, and maintaining payroll technology globally to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, enhance, and maintain payroll technology globally.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues, perform data audits, implement system upgrades, create reports, and ensure system compliance with local statutory requirements across multiple countries.
• Act as the liaison between Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and system vendors to maximize system efficiency.
• Create and update payroll procedures and provide analysis of payroll operations globally.
• Lead multi‑country payroll implementations and enhancements, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Design, test, deploy, and troubleshoot new payroll system features, standards, procedures, calculated fields, and reports, with focus on international offices.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless and efficient payroll processing and maintain data quality and timely updates of global payroll configurations.
• Provide system expertise, address risks and issues through effective contingency plans, proper escalation, and prepare project schedules.
• Perform Workday system analysis and consult with technology team members and stakeholders to offer solutions using best practices.
• Support new payroll system functionality, particularly internal and external integrations for international offices.
• Resolve production issues and defects reported to ensure timeliness of wage payments.
• Audit payroll processes and data for accuracy and compliance with local statutory requirements as needed.
• Recommend system enhancements to streamline processes and create efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of related experience supporting payroll systems internationally.
• Minimum of three years of Workday HCM experience, including APIs and integrations with Workday HCM or similar HCM systems.
• Knowledge of international payroll and tax laws and requirements.
• Strong project management skills for cross‑functional initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, planning, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Close attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Discretion and sound judgment.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year‑end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off and paid leave options, including parental leave.
• In‑classroom, remote, and on‑demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well‑being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Salary Details

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range $100,000 - $115,000. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience and other job‑related factors, consistent with applicable law.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on any legally impermissible factor including race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at [phone].