HR Data & Payroll Systems Analyst II - SAP HCM (Remote)

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI seeks an HR Data Analyst II to support Time Management and Payroll within HRIT; you will analyze business requirements, design solutions, test configurations, and ensure data integrity.

The role partners with Payroll, HR, vendors, and campus stakeholders to implement systems, resolve production issues, and drive process improvements; remote-friendly and eligible for flexible options.

Qualifications

• Requires four-year college degree in Information Systems, CS, Business, HR, or related field.
• 3–5 years of enterprise HR or ERP systems experience.
• Experience in functional analysis, testing, implementation, configuration, and production support.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into functional system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advanced functional analyst for SAP HCM Time Management and Payroll.
• Lead requirements gathering, analysis, design, and implementation for enhancements and reports.
• Translate business needs into functional specs for technical teams.
• Coordinate end-to-end testing across multiple environments.
• Serve as an escalation resource for complex payroll and HR system issues.
• Coordinate integrations with vendors and third-party providers.
• Configure and maintain payroll processing features and related programs.
• Analyze system updates and regulatory changes affecting payroll.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP HCM

ERP systems

Job description

Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI seeks an HR Data Analyst II to support Time Management and Payroll within HRIT; you will analyze business requirements, design solutions, test configurations, and ensure data integrity.

The role partners with Payroll, HR, vendors, and campus stakeholders to implement systems, resolve production issues, and drive process improvements; remote-friendly and eligible for flexible options.