Job#: 3043712 Job Description: HRIS Business Systems Analyst - Payroll
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
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About Our Client
Our client is a leading organization delivering essential services and innovative solutions across North America. They are committed to operational excellence, technology-driven transformation, and supporting a large, diverse workforce.
Position Summary
The HRIS Business Systems Analyst - Payroll is responsible for supporting HR and payroll systems through configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, testing, maintenance, and enhancements. This role partners closely with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to optimize system performance and support ongoing process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, document, and analyze business and system requirements.
- Develop functional specifications and support testing, training, and implementation activities.
- Configure, maintain, and enhance HR and payroll system solutions.
- Support system upgrades, data conversions, integrations, and implementations.
- Create, maintain, and troubleshoot reports using HRIS and payroll reporting tools.
- Analyze system issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
- Develop and maintain testing and audit procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Identify and support process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and administration of payroll and HR systems.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver solutions.
- Cross-train and provide support across HRIS applications, processes, and reporting needs.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Additional Details
- Hybrid role based in Downtown Milwaukee (3 days onsite per week)
- Occasional travel (less than 10%)
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years of experience supporting HR systems, preferably with a focus on Payroll, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with payroll processing, payroll systems, and related HR processes.
- Experience with HCM and timekeeping system configuration strongly preferred.
- Workday HRIS implementation experience is a plus.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Working knowledge of HR, payroll, and related business processes.
- Understanding of system configurations, data structures, interfaces, and integrations.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and communicate solutions to non-technical users.
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Experience creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting reports.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with third-party vendors.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.
Nice to Have
- Workday Payroll experience
- Payroll system implementation experience
- Timekeeping system configuration experience
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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