Description
The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Payroll Operations team as it continues to optimize and stabilize payroll processes and supporting technology following the implementation of Oracle, UKG, and Passport through the ExCAL program. The Business Analyst / Project Lead will serve as a key partner between Payroll, People, Finance, Information Technology, operating companies, and external vendors. This role will focus on understanding business needs, analyzing current-state processes, identifying gaps and opportunities, and translating requirements into practical solutions that improve the teammate and operating company experience. The successful candidate will help drive process standardization, support system enhancements, communicate updates to stakeholders from the business and program leadership, coordinate testing and issue resolution, and build sustainable documentation and controls for future growth. Position Summary: The Business Analyst / Project Lead will be responsible for coordinating/leading small payroll-related activities/projects, driving process improvements, and serving as the business liaison between Payroll, People team, Finance, Information Technology, and external vendors as we support the payroll systems and processes. This role will capture & analyze business requirements and processes and facilitate solutioning, organize and drive project activities, and ensure the processes and controls support the organizational objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position will work closely with business and project teams to engage stakeholders across operating companies, corporate functions, and vendor partners to successfully deliver outcomes. Skill Set Requirements/Job Duties: Lead payroll-related projects from initiation through implementation and stabilization. Facilitate, create, and refine business requirements, user stories, and documents detailing acceptance criteria of key stakeholders. Define or update complex business processes and IT system interactions as part of the requirement elicitation process and/or continuous improvement activities. Analyze current payroll processes, workflows, and system capabilities to identify gaps and recommend solutions. Assess, document and manage the impact of all requirements changes. Work with various internal and external team members to deliver agreed-upon business requirements. Coordinates user acceptance testing and managing resolution of defects or system issues. Collaborates with others responsible for the application, design, testing, and implementation of solutions; works with key stakeholders to ensure the solution meets acceptance criteria. Build and maintain a repository of reusable requirements or process documentation to support future initiatives. Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and leadership as needed. Other duties as needed or assigned.
Skills
Business analysis, Requirements gathering, payroll, accounts payable
Top Skills Details
Business analysis,Requirements gathering,payroll,accounts payable
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 7+ years of business analyst experience Excellent business process analysis and requirements gathering skills. Ability to review design documentation and test cases to ensure alignment and coverage of all requirements. 3-5 years of experience in defining process flows/value stream maps. Ability to collect, manage and quantify requirements change requests. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus across teams Experience coordinating testing and defect resolution. Strong attention to detail and organization skills Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong character, ethics, commitment, and reliability Proficiency in reporting, data analysis and process mapping tools. Ability to travel (Canada/US), 0-10% Experience with enterprise payroll systems such as Workday, UKG, ADP, Oracle, SAP, Ceridian/Dayforce or similar platforms Understanding of payroll operations and compliance requirements, preferred
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 101054TS
- Position Id: JP-006211593
- Posted 5 hours ago
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