Analyst - Payroll Systems

About the role

The Payroll Department supports biweekly payroll processing for more than 10,000 employees at Baltimore City Public Schools, including on-demand payroll runs, calendar and fiscal year-end activities, quarterly tax updates, system enhancements, special projects, workforce support, and payroll administration governed by six collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with the processing of biweekly payrolls in Oracle for approximately 10,000 employees.
• Partner with payroll staff to understand existing workflows and identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve business processes.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee payroll system documentation, including business procedures, workflows, testing plans, and operational guides.
• Aid in the design, development, execution, and documentation of test scripts for Oracle HCM, UKG Ready, and other payroll related system updates and upgrades.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Human Capital Management, Benefits, Accounting, and Information Technology teams to create and execute comprehensive cross-functional testing plans.
• Coordinate and perform testing of system enhancements, integrations, and releases with internal departments and external business partners.
• Assist with year-end balancing activities by conducting system testing and validating payroll calculations, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing activities and assist in resolving payroll inquiries to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Analyze payroll data and generate reports to support operational and compliance needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information and sensitive organizational data.
• Participates in payroll-related projects, system implementations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field; or an Associate degree with an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of payroll experience, preferably in a high volume payroll environment, including payroll processing, timekeeping, and attendance administration.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, UKG Ready, or other ERP, HRIS, payroll, or enterprise business systems.
• Experience supporting payroll systems, including system testing, upgrades, integrations, implementations, and process improvements.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll administration processes and payroll related business operations.
• Experience in a public-sector, K-12 education, or unionized workforce environment is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands, adapt to changing business needs, and operate with a strong sense of urgency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education or equivalent relevant professional experience required.
• At least four years of relevant full-time professional experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, statutory requirements, and payroll compliance practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities, develop effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to balance day-to-day operational responsibilities while contributing to strategic projects, system enhancements, and organizational goals.
• Strong customer-service orientation with a commitment to supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, adapt to changing business needs, and operate with a strong sense of urgency.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities, develop effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to balance day-to-day operational responsibilities while contributing to strategic projects, system enhancements, and organizational goals.
• Strong customer-service orientation with a commitment to supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org.

Pay

Maximum Salary: $129,933.00
Minimum Salary: $85,709.00

Schedule

Full time