Associate, Payroll Optimization

Overview

Join a team where your expertise in payroll optimization and automation will make a lasting impact. You will have the opportunity to support transformative initiatives, collaborate across functions, and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

As an Associate, US Payroll Optimization, you will support efforts to streamline and uplift US payroll processes, focusing on process improvement, control enhancement, and system optimization. You will partner with payroll operations and cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, compliant, and scalable payroll solutions that support the firm’s strategic goals.

• Support initiatives to optimize US payroll processes, driving efficiency and scalability.
• Support and document automation projects involving Oracle HCM Payroll, Alteryx, and PEGA.
• Review and support robust controls to ensure payroll compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with payroll operations, HR, Finance, and IT to support transformation and integration efforts.
• Identify and support process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and data integrity.
• Serve as a resource for payroll system configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Support the design of insightful payroll process reports and analytics to senior leadership.
• Ensure the initiatives you support are executed with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Support the execution of payroll cycles and transformation initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive alignment and results.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Demonstrate at least 3 years of progressive payroll experience, including 1 year in a role focused on process improvement or transformation.
• Show expertise in Oracle HCM Payroll or similar payroll systems.
• Exhibit a strong control mindset and experience maintaining payroll compliance frameworks.
• Display exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Support payroll optimization or transformation initiatives in a large, complex organization.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Drive automation and process improvement using Alteryx and PEGA.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

• Demonstrate experience with executive compensation and payroll input processes.
• Lead or support of year-end and year-begin payroll optimization, transformation, or automation projects.