Job Title: Payroll Business Systems Analyst
The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and implementing business systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making. This involves working closely with various stakeholders to understand their needs and developing solutions that meet these requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT teams to translate business needs into functional system solutions.
* Lead requirements gathering, documentation, and analysis for Workday and related HR/payroll systems.
* Partner with HR, Payroll and WFM process owners to identify automation and improvement opportunities across the employee lifecycle.
* Collaborate with external systems integrators and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery, alignment with the business requirements and adherence to best practices within the industry.
* Manage system changes through established change management processes, ensuring quality and compliance.
* Develop and maintain detailed process maps, system documentation, and data flow diagrams.
* Support ongoing releases and enhancements, including regression testing and stakeholder communication.
* Collaborate with technical teams on integrations between Workday, ADP, WFM and other enterprise applications.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in information systems or a related field.
* 8+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or HRIS Analyst, preferably in a global or complex organization.
* Proven hands-on experience with Workday HCM modules and integrations.
* Strong understanding of Payroll systems (e.g., ADP, SAP Payroll, Workday Payroll, or regional payroll providers).
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and process requirements into actionable solutions.
* Strong documentation skills process flows, functional specs, and test cases.
* Solid understanding of HR data models, compliance (GDPR), and security principles.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: Workday certification in one or more modules (e.g., HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Integrations).
* Experience with data migration, reporting (Workday Report Writer, Prism Analytics), or integration tools (e.g., Studio, EIB).
* Exposure to large-scale HR transformation or system implementation projects.
* Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies.
What We Offer:
As a valued member of our team, you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and development, and a collaborative work environment.
Equal Opportunities Employer:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role.