Business Analyst III

WM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

WM in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Payroll Business Analyst III to provide operational support for payroll systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Oracle HCM and at least eight years of experience in payroll processing. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, supporting Oracle HCM enhancements, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.

The position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in payroll processing, payroll tax, or finance.
• Minimum three years of experience with Oracle HCM Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and document requirements for Oracle HCM enhancements.
• Support design, testing, and deployment of Oracle HCM updates.
• Provide advanced end-user support and troubleshooting for Oracle HCM issues.

Skills

Payroll processing

Oracle HCM Cloud

Business Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or similar

Job description

Job Summary

The Payroll Business Analyst III provides day-to-day operational support for payroll processes and systems. This role acts as a key liaison between Payroll and the HR Technology Application Support team, resolving system issues, developing user documentation, and supporting payroll employees in the effective use of payroll systems, reports, and integrations. The position requires strong business expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross‑functional partners to ensure accurate and efficient payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Technology stakeholders and business users to elicit, document, and analyze requirements for Oracle HCM enhancements and configurations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support the design, testing, and deployment of Oracle HCM enhancements, updates, and integrations, enabling seamless implementation with minimal operational disruption.
• Execute and document validation activities for system migrations, releases, upgrades, and patches, proactively identifying risks and downstream impacts; engage HR Technology teams and vendors as needed to ensure quality outcomes.
• Configure Oracle HCM elements in compliance with payroll tax regulations and industry standards to support accurate, efficient, and compliant business processes.
• Provide advanced end‑user support and troubleshooting for Oracle HCM issues, including system errors, data discrepancies, and complex user inquiries, to maintain optimal system performance.
• Monitor Oracle HCM Cloud releases, patches, and new functionality, assessing impacts to current configurations and processes and recommending continuous improvements.
• Develop and maintain deep expertise in assigned applications through vendor resources, user groups, and training; mentor team members and serve as a recognized subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to understand and validate design decisions, ensuring solutions align with documented requirements, existing configurations, and downstream system impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration related or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree.
• Eight (8) years of previous experience in payroll processing, payroll tax, or finance.
• At least 3 years Oracle HCM Cloud experience.

Physical Requirements

• Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.