Payroll Systems Analyst

MFS Investments; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Payroll Accounting Systems Analyst to design, implement, and optimize Workday Payroll and related integrations within the Payroll and Finance teams.

The role requires expertise in payroll principles, Workday, and ERP integrations, along with strong analytical and collaboration skills to support testing, training, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant payroll, Workday, or related experience. 2 years of Workday experience required.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday Payroll and accounting functionality.
• Assist in assessing new system functionality and implementing payroll accounting and reporting tools.
• Lead and document testing, implementation, and upgrade efforts for payroll and financial systems and integrations; conduct semi-annual end-to-end testing for Workday updates.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of payroll system processes, user guides, and SOPs; train staff on system best practices.
• Serve as the primary contact for end users requiring technical or functional support.

Skills

HR/payroll principles

Workday Payroll

HRIS integrations

General ledger systems

Microsoft Office

Systems mindset

Issue troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workday platform

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Finance Systems Transformation, the Payroll Accounting Systems Analyst provides tactical and analytical systems design and support to the Payroll and Finance organization and its systems (Workday Payroll and related integrations with HRIS, Time Tracking, Benefits, and Financial Accounting). This role is a key member of the cross-functional Workday support team, responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and continuous optimization of Payroll Accounting system capabilities for payroll processing, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Play a critical role in the continuous design, implementation, and optimization of Workday Payroll and accounting functionality.
• Assist in assessing new system functionality and implementing payroll accounting and reporting tools.
• Lead and document testing, implementation, and upgrade efforts for payroll and financial systems and integrations. Execute and document semi-annual end-to-end testing for Workday updates.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of payroll system processes, user guides, and standard operating procedures. Train payroll and accounting staff on system best practices and support ongoing process improvement.
• Serve as the primary contact for end users in Payroll and Finance requiring technical or functional support.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, IS, and external vendors to identify, design, and implement payroll system enhancements and integrations.
• Recommend and implement process improvements based on user feedback and system performance.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, Benefits, and Compensation teams to identify and document detailed test plans for periodic system enhancements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of HR and payroll principles, processes, and payroll/accounting workflows.

• Proficiency in Workday Payroll, HRIS integrations, general ledger systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong systems mindset with expertise in payroll processing and related technologies.

• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and driving effective solutions.

• Customer-focused with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess complex situations, interpret information, and resolve issues using sound judgment and established practices.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant payroll, Workday, or other related experience. 2 years of Workday experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Required: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Patient Contact: None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$80,600.00 - $88,200.00