Payroll Systems Analyst

McLane Company, Inc; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401(k) profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Systems Analyst to optimize Workday Payroll and Time Tracking. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and support payroll operations for teammates nationwide.

The role requires analyzing changes, testing configurations, and maintaining system documentation while ensuring data integrity and process improvements. On-site work from Temple, TX is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or 3+ years payroll experience.
• Experience supporting payroll systems, troubleshooting issues, and implementing process improvements.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations and system functionality.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate system impacts, dependencies, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across departments.
• Project management and organizational skills; ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.
• Customer-focused mindset with commitment to excellent support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate and implement Workday Payroll and Time Tracking enhancements.
• Analyze requested changes and assess upstream/downstream impacts on payroll systems.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues; identify root causes and solutions.
• Configure, test, document, and validate Workday changes before deployment.
• Perform thorough testing and regression to ensure system stability.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, HR, Compensation, and IT to maintain data integrity.
• Develop and maintain payroll system documentation and training materials.
• Provide support for payroll system questions and issue resolution.
• Create reports using Workday and Excel to support business needs.
• Expand Field/Team knowledge of Workday Payroll and Time Tracking.
• Monitor and resolve issues within service levels.
• Support field HR and payroll teams with system input and reporting needs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting

3+ years payroll experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.
Ready to make an impact beyond payroll processing? McLane Company is seeking a Payroll Systems Analyst who is passionate about technology, problem-solving, and process improvement. This role plays a key part in optimizing Workday Payroll and Time Tracking, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements, improve efficiency, and support payroll operations that serve teammates across the organization.

Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, People, IT&D, and Compensation teams to analyze and design changes or enhancements to payroll systems, primarily within Workday. Evaluate system changes, identify upstream and downstream impacts, troubleshoot payroll system issues, test configurations prior to production deployment, and provide ongoing support and training to corporate and field payroll users.

This is an on-site position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

Benefits You Can Count On:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You'll Do:

• Partner with business stakeholders to evaluate and implement Workday Payroll and Time Tracking enhancements.
• Analyze requested system changes and assess upstream and downstream impacts on payroll and related systems.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Configure, test, document, and validate approved Workday changes before implementation.
• Perform thorough testing and regression testing to ensure system stability and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, HR, Compensation, and IT teams to maintain data integrity and drive process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll system documentation, training materials, and procedures.
• Provide support for payroll system questions, transactional inquiries, and issue resolution.
• Create reports and analyze data using Workday, Excel, and other reporting tools to support business needs.
• Assist payroll team members in expanding their Workday Payroll and Time Tracking knowledge.
• Monitor and resolve open issues within established service levels.
• Support field HR and payroll teams with system input, corrections, reporting, and troubleshooting requirements.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred; or three or more years of payroll experience, including Workday Payroll and/or Time Tracking experience.
• Experience supporting payroll systems, including troubleshooting issues and implementing process improvements.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations and system functionality.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate system impacts, identify dependencies, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional support and service.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key contributor to payroll systems that support teammates across the organization.
• Work alongside collaborative teams including Payroll, HR, HRIS, Compensation, and IT.
• Gain hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking in a dynamic environment.
• Influence process improvements and system enhancements that drive business efficiency.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, learning, and skill development.
• Join a stable, industry-leading company that values teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story. We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/