Senior Business Analyst-Payroll Time & Attendance

S&C

$96K — $127K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5-8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in HR, payroll, and/or time and attendance systems, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience with ADP payroll products and ADP Workforce Manager is required.
  • Experience managing ADP integrations with enterprise systems and data mapping.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations and workforce management practices in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This is essential given the multi-regional responsibilities of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) and system owner for ADP payroll systems.
  • Support payroll operations and time tracking across multiple manufacturing sites in North America.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of integrations between ADP and enterprise systems.
  • Analyze current payroll and workforce management processes and drive improvements tailored to manufacturing operations.
  • Own the end-to-end delivery for system upgrades, enhancements, and implementations ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to troubleshoot integration issues and ensure system integrity.
  • Mentor junior analysts and drive standardization of processes and best practices.

Benefits

  • Remote work with on-site requirements, offering flexibility.
  • Participation in S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), providing additional earning potential.
  • Access to a transparent pay structure where compensation is based on performance and experience.
  • Professional development opportunities through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
  • Potential for career growth by influencing system and process roadmaps.
Full Job Description
Hours
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Remote with On Site Requirements


Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $ $96,514 - $127,886.88. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join our Team as a Senior Business Analyst - Payroll Time & Attendance!

A proactive and highly analytical Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for leading the optimization of HR and payroll operations across North American manufacturing facilities. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for ADP payroll and workforce management systems, driving end-to-end process improvements, leading system integrations, and ensuring compliance, scalability, and operational efficiency aligned with business objectives across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico payroll and time management functions to align with the business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Time and Attendance Focus:
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) and system owner for ADP payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, ADP Enterprise V6, ADP Celergo) and ADP Workforce Manager.
• Support payroll operations and time tracking across multiple manufacturing sites in North America.
• Collaborate with internal teams and ADP to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and ensure system integrity.
• Support time and attendance compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local labor laws across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Support payroll compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local labor laws across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Support payroll audits and reporting using ADP reporting tools.

ADP Integrations:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of integrations between ADP and enterprise systems, including:
  • HCM 12 ADP: Employee data synchronization for payroll processing.
  • ADP WFM 12 ADP: time tracking integration to payroll system(s).
  • ADP 12 Oracle EPM: Payroll journal entries and GL mapping.
  • ADP 12 Microsoft Power BI: Payroll analytics and dashboard reporting.
  • Manage API-based and file-based integrations, ensuring data accuracy and security.
  • Define integration architecture, data flows, and governance standards in partnership with IT.
  • Coordinate with IT and vendors to troubleshoot integration issues and optimize performance.


Business Analysis & Process Optimization:
  • Lead requirements discovery sessions, define business capabilities, and translate complex needs into scalable technical solutions.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to improve payroll and workforce management processes.
  • Translate business needs into functional specifications and collaborate with technical
    teams.
  • Analyze current payroll and workforce management processes and drive improvements tailored to manufacturing operations.
  • Identify, prioritize, and drive implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and user experience across payroll operations.
  • Own end-to-end delivery for system upgrades, enhancements, and implementations
  • Define testing strategy (UAT, regression, parallel payroll validation)
  • Ensure successful deployment and adoption
  • Support data mapping, system integrations, and automation initiatives between ADP and other HRIS platforms.
  • Maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides.


Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Mentor junior analysts or support knowledge sharing across the team
  • Drive standardization of processes and best practices
  • Influence roadmap decisions for payroll and workforce systems


Leadership Impact:
  • Mentor junior analysts or support knowledge sharing across the team
  • Drive standardization of processes and best practices
  • Influence roadmap decisions for payroll and workforce systems


Decision-Making Authority:
  • Operates with a high degree of independence, making recommendations and decisions on system design, integrations, and process improvements with minimal oversight.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned


What You'll Need to Succeed

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Information Systems, or related field.5-8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in HR, payroll, and/or time and attendance systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with ADP payroll products and ADP Workforce Manager is required.
  • Experience managing ADP integrations with enterprise systems and data mapping.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations and workforce management practices in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Strong understanding of time and attendance systems
  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and reporting tools (e.g., ADP Reporting, Power BI) is a plus.

Preferred
  • Familiarity with manufacturing workforce scheduling and labor tracking.
  • Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Oracle Cloud HCM) and their integration with ADP.
  • Familiarity with compliance requirements (e.g., FLSA, ACA).
  • Familiarity with time and attendance / timeclocks.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/French) is a plus.
  • Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is desirable.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for team member discussions and business partnerships


No fixed deadline

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