Payroll Systems Analyst
| Denver, CO | Salary Range: $86,000–$95,000 annualized
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Systems Analyst to support a large, multi-state organization with approximately 900 employees. This individual will focus on evaluating payroll systems, auditing existing processes, identifying discrepancies, and recommending improvements across payroll, benefits, and retirement administration.
The ideal Payroll Systems Analyst will have hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud or Oracle Fusion and the ability to independently analyze complex payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and provide actionable recommendations. This is an analytical, project-focused opportunity rather than a traditional day-to-day payroll processing position.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct a comprehensive review of existing payroll systems, processes, and configurations.
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Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, errors, and opportunities for process improvement.
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Review 401(k) employer contributions and matching calculations to ensure employees are receiving the correct amounts based on eligibility and employee classifications.
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Investigate potential gaps in retirement plan enrollment and manual setup for newly hired employees.
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Evaluate benefits deductions, payroll calculations, and employee classifications to ensure accuracy.
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Research and resolve reporting discrepancies, including issues identified during internal and external audits.
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Review system configurations and identify areas requiring cleanup, corrections, or process adjustments.
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Provide detailed findings, reports, and recommendations to payroll leadership.
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Partner with HR and payroll leadership to improve system functionality, accuracy, and overall department processes.
Qualifications
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Previous experience as a Payroll Systems Analyst, Payroll Analyst, or similar analytical payroll position.
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Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud and/or Oracle Fusion strongly preferred.
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Strong understanding of payroll processes, benefits administration, and 401(k) contributions and matching.
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Experience conducting payroll audits, reconciling discrepancies, and analyzing complex payroll data.
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Ability to independently navigate payroll systems, research issues, and identify solutions.
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Strong reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
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Experience supporting organizations with large employee populations preferred.
Additional Details
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Work Arrangement: Flexible hybrid/remote arrangement, with occasional in-office collaboration preferred.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Payroll Systems Analyst is someone who can step into an established payroll environment, quickly understand existing systems, and independently take ownership of analytical projects. They should be comfortable reviewing complex payroll and benefits structures, identifying where processes are breaking down, and presenting clear recommendations to leadership.
This Payroll Systems Analyst will allow the existing payroll team to remain focused on daily operations while providing dedicated support for system analysis, auditing, and process improvement.
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