Payroll Senior Business Analyst

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$900 - AU$925 per day

Our client is looking for a Payroll Senior Business Analyst to join their project team. They are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Senior Business Analyst to join their team and play a key role in the successful implementation and optimization of their payroll systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll operations, strong analytical skills, and proven experience leading or supporting payroll system implementations such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support end-to-end payroll system implementations, including requirements gathering, process mapping, configuration, testing, and deployment.

  • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, payroll teams, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery of payroll solutions.

  • Analyze current payroll processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategic recommendations for enhancement.

  • Translate business needs into detailed functional requirements and work closely with developers and configuration teams to deliver solutions.

  • Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.

  • Coordinate and perform user acceptance testing (UAT), identify issues, and ensure timely resolution.

  • Manage data conversion and validation efforts related to payroll, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

  • Ensure payroll systems and processes are compliant with federal, state, and local tax regulations and internal controls.

  • Provide post-implementation support and troubleshoot issues as needed.

  • Support change management and training initiatives related to payroll systems and processes.

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience in a business analyst role.

  • Hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll system implementation (e.g., ADP, Workday, Oracle, SAP, UKG, Ceridian) – A MUST

  • Solid understanding of payroll regulations, compliance, and best practices.

  • Experience working in a large / multi-state payroll environment preferred.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency in project management and agile methodologies is a plus.

  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analysis and reporting tools is an advantage.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

If you think you have the above skills and experiences, click the ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

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