Payroll Systems Analyst

Overview

The Payroll Systems Analyst is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance/support of payroll systems activities associated with all aspects of payroll and time and attendance processing and systems and related systems/interfaces at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). Will work closely with Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), medical center personnel throughout the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network, vendors, and/or internal operations staff to design new or modify existing payroll information systems to meet changing requirements.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Payroll Systems Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assist in business requirements gathering, accurately translating the needs to system functional requirements, and supporting IT in supporting the development projects.
• Provides/designs ad-hoc and standard payroll reports to clients.
• Acquires and retains in-depth knowledge of payroll and time and attendance system rules, table structure, and processing to effectively manage and resolve rule inconsistencies and incorrect calculations.
• Develop solutions to complex Payroll Systems situations/projects that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Act as subject matter expert on Payroll implementation projects, documentation, design, change management, cost estimation, project management, testing, production support, and auditing.
• Maintain a strong leadership role in the direction of Payroll system initiatives.
• Participate in all aspects of Payroll System implementations from project initiation through implementation.
• Participate in all system maintenance initiatives including upgrades and patches.
• Works actively to achieve system and change acceptance, not only within the HR Department but throughout HMH.
• Must be able to provide advice and counsel relative to best practices for Payroll and Time and labor, educating users on the different benefits and capabilities of technologies/Functionality.
• Maintains confidentiality of all payroll data; By not sharing team members' personal Information unless approved by the Director of Payroll systems or the Payroll VP and complies with all HMH data security guidelines and protocols.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other department tasks as assigned.
• Responsible for managing the Ticket system from Employees/Leaders/Timekeepers requests on a rotational basis amongst the support team. This includes monitoring all Payroll processing failures and partnering with our technical group to provide solutions. Act as a liaison between the Payroll Operations team and the Technical team.
• Participate in the Payroll processing of input files using HMH processes on a rotation basis.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Must have a general, effective understanding of payroll processing and related system activities and tax laws.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with all aspects of Payroll configuration and processing with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience including documentation, design, change management, cost estimation, project management, testing, production support, and auditing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in report writing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective knowledge of technological/automation theories, principles, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a demanding environment coupled with good organization and communication skills, managing complex multidisciplinary initiatives to improve processes.
• Requires clear, concise written and verbal communication skills to accurately articulate requirements, technical specifications, or issues effectively with technical and non-technical users, management, and non-management clients.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• Workday ERP system experience.
• Knowledgeable in SQL design and understanding.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Starting Minimum RateMinimum rate of $113,609.60 Annually Job Posting DisclosureHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.