Senior Payroll Analyst - Hybrid

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support payroll and application projects. In this dynamic role, you will gather business requirements, collaborate with IT and business units, and lead testing phases to ensure seamless implementation of functionalities. Your expertise in payroll and HCM systems will be crucial as you prepare data for management and create training materials for end users. This position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team, tackle complex challenges, and enhance operational efficiency in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and related experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents business requirements and develops functional specifications.
• Collaborates with IT and business units to test and validate data.
• Leads design of interfaces and manages testing phases.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Supports payroll/application project implementation, production activities, and enhancement assignments.

Job Responsibilities

1. Gathers and documents business requirements, performs fit-gap analysis, establishes priorities and timelines, and develops functional specifications; assists in design, implementation, and maintenance of applications using standard project planning methodologies and documentation procedures.
2. Collaborates with IT resources, business units, and support teams to test and validate data; provides functional expertise during design phases through configuration, testing, and upgrades.
3. Defines, develops, and executes test plans and scripts for implementing new or modified functionalities, following standard project planning methodologies.
4. Leads the design of interfaces, data conversions, and customizations; manages testing phases and issue resolution; advises on best practices for configuration and setup of payroll/application systems.
5. Partners with Payroll to support business operations, resolve issues, and support applications, including modifying or developing queries and reports, and maximizing new features in upgrades.
6. Prepares payroll and application data in clear formats for management and staff use.
7. Creates ad-hoc reports and manipulates data to meet client needs, analyzing data and metrics for HR and key stakeholders.
8. Communicates system changes and new functionalities to users and troubleshoots problems.
9. Develops payroll/application training materials and delivers training to end users as needed.
10. Operates with limited guidance; handles moderately complex to complex issues requiring in-depth analysis.
11. Performs related duties as required, considering all essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Job Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and related experience.
2. 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
3. Prior payroll experience preferred.
4. Prior HCM experience preferred.

*Additional Salary Details

The listed salary range or hourly rate is an initial estimate and may be adjusted based on factors like location, experience, education, and internal policies.