Candidates must be local to Columbus, OH and available for on-site work. No C2C or external providers approved for this search.
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.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of HRIS expertise and payroll process knowledge, with experience supporting system implementations, enhancements, and ongoing optimization. This position partners closely with HR, payroll, and IT stakeholders to improve system functionality, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
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Serve as a lead HRIS resource supporting a major SAP SuccessFactors implementation, with emphasis on Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and related payroll functionality.
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Partner closely with HR, payroll, IT, and external implementation partners to support system configuration, enhancements, testing, and issue resolution.
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Act as a functional subject matter expert for payroll processes, system setup, and best practices related to HRIS and payroll operations.
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Support payroll-related system workflows, ensuring alignment between HRIS functionality, payroll processes, and compliance requirements.
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Lead analysis and troubleshooting of HRIS and payroll-related issues, identifying root causes and partnering with stakeholders to drive resolution.
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Assist with implementation activities including requirements gathering, process mapping, system testing, data validation, and issue management.
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Lead or support testing strategies, validation efforts, and parallel payroll testing to ensure system accuracy and readiness.
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Partner with internal teams to refine processes, improve system functionality, and optimize HR and payroll operations.
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Develop and maintain reporting, documentation, and system-related resources to support business needs and ongoing enhancements.
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Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and continuous optimization across HR systems.
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Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to HR, payroll, and broader implementation stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications:-
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field preferred.
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4+ years of experience supporting HRIS and/or payroll systems, including system enhancements, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
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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.
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Strong understanding of U.S. payroll terminology, processes, workflows, and compliance considerations.
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Experience serving as a functional HRIS or payroll resource, including cross-functional partnership with HR, payroll, IT, and external vendors or implementation partners.
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Exposure to system testing, validation, and payroll parallel testing preferred.
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Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with strong communication skills and the ability to support both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
