Senior Technical Payroll Analyst II - ADP System Analyst

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 124,500 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Technical Payroll Analyst II to optimize payroll processes for our domestic and international workforce, focusing on technical payroll system integrations and data integrity. The role supports ADP and Workday ecosystems, ensuring compliant, timely payments and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has extensive ADP/Workday experience, strong SQL skills, and a track record in global payroll, tax filings, and SOX controls.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent (12+ years total work experience).
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, and technical expertise with HCM systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, UKG) and integrations.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SQL for data analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience with API development and troubleshooting for system integrations.
• Proven experience with global payroll operations, tax filings, and multi-currency processing.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, creating custom reports in ADP, and supporting internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot integration issues, manage vendor relationships, and support payroll system implementations and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical support for ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager.
• Manage user access, security roles, permission structures, and assistance requests within ADP Workforce Now to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Document technical payroll processes, procedures, log files, and change controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Participate in change management processes, including testing system configurations and auditing pre/post-deployment system changes to ensure compliance with federal and statutory payroll requirements.
• Design, create, and run custom and ad hoc reports in ADP; analyze payroll data for accuracy and trends using SQL.
• Develop, test, and maintain integrations between ADP, Workday, and other systems; troubleshoot and resolve integration errors with a focus on API development and management.
• Support end-to-end payroll operations for domestic and international employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Participate in payroll module implementations, system upgrades, and special projects, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with ADP and third-party payroll vendors to manage service tickets, resolve issues, and evaluate new systems or partners.

Skills

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Workforce Manager

Workday

SQL

API development

SOX compliance

Payroll data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

12+ years total work experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Workforce Manager

Workday

Job description

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. Our goal is to open access to space and support missions across scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate initiatives, national security, and new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket is a leading U.S. launch vehicle, and Space Systems designs and builds a wide range of satellites and components, including parts used on NASA missions and the James Webb Space Telescope.

IT

Rocket Lab's IT team enables global teams to access information and operate across computer systems, networks, and devices in a fast-paced environment, while supporting proprietary systems and people from finance to launch operations.

Senior Technical Payroll Analyst II

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Technical Payroll Analyst II will help optimize payroll processes for our domestic and international workforce. This role is pivotal in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and seamless technical integrations across systems (including APIs). While this position does not involve direct payroll processing, it provides essential support to payroll teams and operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, and Workday, along with a proven ability to support payroll operations for mid-to-large companies. A strong understanding of SQL, API integrations, and people operations, benefits, finance, and accounting will be critical to success in this role.

What you’ll get to do:

• Serve as technical support for ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager.
• Manage user access, security roles, permission structures, and assistance requests within ADP Workforce Now to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Document technical payroll processes, procedures, log files, and change controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Participate in change management processes, including testing system configurations and auditing pre/post-deployment system changes to ensure compliance with federal and statutory payroll requirements.
• Design, create, and run custom and ad hoc reports in ADP; analyze payroll data for accuracy and trends using SQL.
• Develop, test, and maintain integrations between ADP, Workday, and other systems; troubleshoot and resolve integration errors with a focus on API development and management.
• Support end-to-end payroll operations for domestic and international employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Participate in payroll module implementations, system upgrades, and special projects, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with ADP and third-party payroll vendors to manage service tickets, resolve issues, and evaluate new systems or partners.

You’ll bring these qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent (12+ years total work experience).
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, and technical expertise with HCM systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, UKG) and integrations.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SQL for data analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience with API development and troubleshooting for system integrations.
• Proven experience with global payroll operations, tax filings, and multi-currency processing.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, creating custom reports in ADP, and supporting internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot integration issues, manage vendor relationships, and support payroll system implementations and upgrades.

Nice to have:

• Expertise in Workday integrations.
• Experience with Flexspring integrations.
• Proficiency in developing and configuring APIs.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or relevant Workday certifications.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Jira).
• Experience with other HRIS, payroll, or ADP platforms (e.g., Lyric, Celergo, GlobalView).

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Physical work & salary

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Base pay range

Base Pay Range (CA Only): $124,500 — $145,000 USD

What to expect

We are on a mission to unlock space potential to improve life on Earth, driven by hard work, innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to achieving what others deem impossible. We value collaboration, supporting each other, and delivering results under pressure and tight deadlines.

Important information

For candidates seeking to work in US offices only: To conform to ITAR regulations, Rocket Lab employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or eligible for required authorizations. Equal employment opportunities: Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation should contact the designated recruiter at Rocket Lab.

For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices only: Background checks, including nationality checks, will be undertaken prior to any employment offers, as required by regulations. Nationality eligibility requirements apply for access to equipment and data regulated by ITAR.