Sr Business Payroll Specialist

Job#: 2080131

Job Description:

Apex Systems has an exciting Sr. Business Payroll Specialist opportunity with our client, one of the largest academic health systems in the Greater Philadelphia area! Ideal candidates will have experience with PeopleSoft Payroll application or similar ERP Payroll applications. If you or someone you know is interested in hearing more please send all resumes to for immediate consideration.

Location: Largely remote, but need to be within a commutable distance to Philadelphia, PA

Length: Perm/Direct Hire

Salary: $120k/yr

Job Summary

The Senior Business Payroll Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for the PeopleSoft Payroll application. Responsibilities include analyzing business needs, determining system solutions, defining detailed requirements, and working with technical staff on customizations and troubleshooting. The role involves system maintenance, upgrades, user support, system testing, troubleshooting, and end-user training. Additionally, the analyst develops and maintains application and end-user documentation.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Sciences, or a related field (Required).
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• 5 years as a functional Business System Analyst, including planning and coordinating system implementation projects, system testing, documentation, user procedure development, and training (Required).
• 5 years with PeopleSoft Payroll or a similar Payroll application, with comprehensive knowledge of the application (Required).
• 7 years in a field related to financial systems (Required).
• 2 years in Accounting/Finance (Preferred).
• 2 years with the integration of Payroll and other HCM applications (Preferred).

Job Responsibilities

• Adaptability
• Adapt to change and stress in the work environment while maintaining high performance levels.
• Treat change as an opportunity for learning and focus on its beneficial aspects.
• Maintain a positive disposition and constructive interpersonal relationships under stress.
• Modify behavior and try new approaches in response to change.

Financial Systems Functional Support

Advise and support the selection of financial systems and coordinate system development for functional users.

Plan and coordinate the implementation and upgrades of financial systems for Finance.

Manage and monitor tasks assigned to designated groups or individuals.

Serve as a subject matter expert for system content, functionality, processes, and procedures.

Ensure problems with financial systems are researched, documented, reported, resolved, and monitored.

Analytical Thinking

Analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information.

Collect and research data, using intuition and experience to complement data.

Identify data relationships and dependencies.

Design workflows and procedures.

Financial Systems Application Support and Development

Analyze business needs, determine system solutions, and define detailed requirements.

Write functional specifications related to business requirements.

Configure PeopleSoft software to meet requirements.

Maintain and update cross-reference, validation, parameter, and control tables.

Communication

Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

Clarify understanding by restating others opinions.

Present information effectively in various settings.

Listen actively and be open to feedback, providing fair and constructive feedback to others.

Keep team members and customers adequately informed.

Financial Systems Policy and Procedure Development

Develop policies and procedures for financial systems, functional processes, and financial controls.

Involve key stakeholders to ensure interdependencies with other policies/procedures are considered.

Communicate new or changed policies and procedures to increase awareness and acceptance.

Develop procedures to ensure system financial data accuracy.

Financial Systems Documentation and Reporting

Develop reports using system reporting tools and write report functional specifications.

Maintain and utilize reports, extracting data efficiently for troubleshooting or user requests.

Financial Systems Testing

Develop test plans, scripts, and data for system functionality and procedures.

Test financial system software functionality and procedures.

Coordinate and monitor testing for the Finance Department.

Maintain organized system testing documentation.

Financial Systems Training

Develop, document, and prepare user procedures, system manuals, forms, help guides, and other documentation.

Update and revise documentation as needed.

Develop training programs and materials for financial system users.

Provide initial and ongoing training to users.

Accountability

Take responsibility for own actions and strive to improve performance.

Measure self against standards of excellence.

Participate in performance improvement efforts.

Use organizational resources, systems, and services efficiently and effectively.

Time Management and Planning

Use time effectively to ensure accurate and efficient work completion.

Prioritize activities and assignments, adjusting priorities as needed.

Allocate appropriate time and resources for completing work, developing timelines and milestones.

Use peak and slow time periods effectively.

Thank you,

Amanda Alburger

Delivery Lead



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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.