Payroll Analyst

Harvey Nash; California (MO); Remote; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with 10% company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Systems Analyst 3 focused on Payroll systems to support a major Health Plan client. This remote role based in California requires expertise in payroll operations and strong experience with Workday Payroll. The ideal candidate will collaborate with payroll teams, ensuring compliance and assisting with system configuration and implementation. Compensation ranges from $45 to $50 per hour, complemented by a robust benefits package including a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Payroll Business Analyst experience.
• 5+ years of Payroll Specialist experience required within the last year.
• 2+ years of Workday Payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for end-to-end payroll operations.
• Collaborate with Payroll leadership and cross-functional teams on testing.
• Support payroll team with audit activities and reporting.

Skills

Payroll Business Analyst experience

Payroll Specialist experience

Workday Payroll processing experience

Strong proficiency in Excel

Tools

Ultipro

UKG Workforce Management

Workday Payroll

Job description

Harvey Nash USA has been engaged to find a talented Business Systems Analyst 3 (Payroll) for one of the largest Health Plan clients

Job Title

Business Systems Analyst 3 (Payroll systems)

Location

Remote in California

Duration

9+ Months contract

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for end-to-end payroll operations
• Partner closely with Payroll leadership, P&E Technology, Payroll Business Analyst, and cross-functional teams to support testing configuration in the new Workday Payroll and Time Entry system
• Apply knowledge of payroll principles, tax regulations, compliance standards, and system configuration to support implementation activities
• Support payroll team with audit activities, reporting, and additional payroll-related projects as needed
• Collaborate with HR: Connect and HR Shared Services teams to ensure alignment across payroll operations and system updates

Required Skills

• Payroll Business Analyst experience – 2+ years
• Payroll Specialist experience – 5+ years (current and continuous payroll experience required within the last year)
• Workday Payroll processing experience – 2+ years

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting UKG transition to Workday configuration and testing
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Business Intelligence reporting

Software Skills Required

• Ultipro, UKG Workforce Management, Workday Payroll

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is $45–$50/hr. on W2. Benefits will be available, and details are available at the following links:

Benefits

• 401K Plan: Our employees work hard, which is why Harvey Nash is proud to contribute to their hard-earned savings with a 401(k) retirement plan that includes a 10% company match on all deferrals. We also offer a Roth 401(k) for even more flexibility. Employees 21 years of age or older, and have completed 3 months of service, are eligible to participate.
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