Payroll Systems Analyst

About the role

McLane Company is seeking a Payroll Systems Analyst who is passionate about technology, problem-solving, and process improvement. This role plays a key part in optimizing Workday Payroll and Time Tracking, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements, improve efficiency, and support payroll operations that serve teammates across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, People, IT&D, and Compensation teams to analyze and design changes or enhancements to payroll systems, primarily within Workday.
• Evaluate system changes, identify upstream and downstream impacts, troubleshoot payroll system issues, test configurations prior to production deployment, and provide ongoing support and training to corporate and field payroll users.
• Partner with business stakeholders to evaluate and implement Workday Payroll and Time Tracking enhancements.
• Analyze requested system changes and assess upstream and downstream impacts on payroll and related systems.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Configure, test, document, and validate approved Workday changes before implementation.
• Perform thorough testing and regression testing to ensure system stability and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, HR, Compensation, and IT teams to maintain data integrity and drive process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll system documentation, training materials, and procedures.
• Provide support for payroll system questions, transactional inquiries, and issue resolution.
• Create reports and analyze data using Workday, Excel, and other reporting tools to support business needs.
• Assist payroll team members in expanding their Workday Payroll and Time Tracking knowledge.
• Monitor and resolve open issues within established service levels.
• Support field HR and payroll teams with system input, corrections, reporting, and troubleshooting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred; or three or more years of payroll experience, including Workday Payroll and/or Time Tracking experience.
• Experience supporting payroll systems, including troubleshooting issues and implementing process improvements.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations and system functionality.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate system impacts, identify dependencies, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional support and service.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.

Benefits

• Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Schedule

• Full-time
• 1st shift – Day

This is an on-site position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.