Senior HRIS Analyst

About the role

Our client is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to serve as a key resource supporting HR systems, reporting, and process optimization initiatives. This role will play a critical part in a major SAP SuccessFactors implementation, with a primary focus on Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead HRIS resource supporting a major SAP SuccessFactors implementation, with emphasis on Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and related payroll functionality.
• Partner closely with HR, payroll, IT, and external implementation partners to support system configuration, enhancements, testing, and issue resolution.
• Act as a functional subject matter expert for payroll processes, system setup, and best practices related to HRIS and payroll operations.
• Support payroll-related system workflows, ensuring alignment between HRIS functionality, payroll processes, and compliance requirements.
• Lead analysis and troubleshooting of HRIS and payroll-related issues, identifying root causes and partnering with stakeholders to drive resolution.
• Aid in implementation activities including requirements gathering, process mapping, system testing, data validation, and issue management.
• Lead or support testing strategies, validation efforts, and parallel payroll testing to ensure system accuracy and readiness.
• Partner with internal teams to refine processes, improve system functionality, and optimize HR and payroll operations.
• Develop and maintain reporting, documentation, and system-related resources to support business needs and ongoing enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and continuous optimization across HR systems.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to HR, payroll, and broader implementation stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience supporting HRIS and/or payroll systems, including system enhancements, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors and/or Employee Central Payroll (ECP), including implementation, optimization, or ongoing system support strongly preferred. Experience with Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll modules highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll terminology, processes, workflows, and compliance considerations.
• Experience serving as a functional HRIS or payroll resource, including cross-functional partnership with HR, payroll, IT, and external vendors or implementation partners.
• Exposure to system testing, validation, and payroll parallel testing preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with strong communication skills and the ability to support both technical and non-technical stakeholders.