Global Payroll Systems Engineer (ADP/Workday, API)

Rocket Lab USA

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 124,500 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Technical Payroll Analyst II to optimize payroll processes for our domestic and international workforce, focusing on technical payroll system integrations and data integrity. The role supports ADP and Workday ecosystems, ensuring compliant, timely payments and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has extensive ADP/Workday experience, strong SQL skills, and a track record in global payroll, tax filings, and SOX controls.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent (12+ years total work experience).
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, and technical expertise with HCM systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, UKG) and integrations.
Strong knowledge and experience with SQL for data analysis and reporting.
Proven experience with API development and troubleshooting for system integrations.
Proven experience with global payroll operations, tax filings, and multi-currency processing.
Knowledge of SOX compliance, creating custom reports in ADP, and supporting internal and external audits.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot integration issues, manage vendor relationships, and support payroll system implementations and upgrades.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical support for ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager.
Manage user access, security roles, permission structures, and assistance requests within ADP Workforce Now to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
Document technical payroll processes, procedures, log files, and change controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
Participate in change management processes, including testing system configurations and auditing pre/post-deployment system changes to ensure compliance with federal and statutory payroll requirements.
Design, create, and run custom and ad hoc reports in ADP; analyze payroll data for accuracy and trends using SQL.
Develop, test, and maintain integrations between ADP, Workday, and other systems; troubleshoot and resolve integration errors with a focus on API development and management.
Support end-to-end payroll operations for domestic and international employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Participate in payroll module implementations, system upgrades, and special projects, including mergers and acquisitions.
Collaborate with ADP and third-party payroll vendors to manage service tickets, resolve issues, and evaluate new systems or partners.