Lead Systems Analyst, Payroll & Timekeeping

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks a results-driven professional to lead payroll and timekeeping system transformation initiatives across ADP, Kronos, and UKG Pro platforms. You will drive data integration, validation, and governance to ensure seamless HR data flows and compliance.

The role partners with HR and IT to optimize configurations, manage vendor files, and support testing, training, and change management, delivering tangible efficiency gains and audit-ready controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, information systems, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in system transformation or IT-related roles.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, and UKG Pro Timekeeping.
• Strong experience in system integration, data validation, configuration, and vendor file management.
• Knowledge of data interfaces, file structures, and payroll/HR connectivity.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional technology-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll and timekeeping system transformation initiatives across ADP, Kronos, and UKG Pro platforms.
• Drive system integration to ensure seamless data flow between payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Oversee vendor file integrations, including data mapping, validation, and interface management.
• Perform data validation to ensure accuracy and integrity and support testing.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to optimize configurations and governance.
• Lead change management activities, including training and adoption strategies.
• Develop controls to support compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

Data Validation

System Integration

Vendor File Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in HR

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Tools

ADP Payroll

Kronos Timekeeping

UKG Pro Timekeeping

Job description

• Lead payroll and timekeeping system transformation initiatives across ADP, Kronos, and UKG Pro platforms.
• Drive system integration efforts to ensure seamless data flow between payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Oversee vendor file integrations, including data mapping, validation, and ongoing interface management.
• Perform and manage data validation processes to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Support system configuration, enhancements, and testing aligned with business and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a key role in the development and consultation on testing protocol.
• Evaluate current processes to identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined, technology-enabled solutions.
• Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to enhance system functionality and data governance.
• Lead or support change management activities, including training and adoption strategies.
• Develop and maintain controls to support compliance, accuracy, and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, HR, Information Systems, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience system transformation, or IT-related roles
• Hands-on experience with ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, and UKG Pro Timekeeping
• Strong experience in system integration, data validation, system configuration, and vendor file management
• Working knowledge of data interfaces, file structures, and system connectivity within payroll/HR environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional, technology-driven initiatives.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading payroll and timekeeping system transformations, with a strong focus on data validation, system integration, and compliance. Proficient in managing vendor file integrations and enhancing system functionality through collaboration with HR and IT.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ADP Payroll
• Kronos Timekeeping
• UKG Pro Timekeeping
• System Integration
• Data Validation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• System Transformation
• Data Mapping
• System Configuration
• Vendor File Management
• Data Interfaces
• File Structures
• System Connectivity
• Compliance Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem- Solving

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Training and Adoption Strategies

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
• Bachelor's Degree in HR
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Systems
• Timekeeping Systems
• HR Systems
• Data Governance
• Audit Readiness