Business Analyst III - Payroll

I.  Job Summary

The Payroll Business Analyst III is responsible for day-to-day support of the payroll process. They serve as a liaison to the HR Technology App Support team, troubleshoot system issues, create user guides, and assist payroll employees with the proper use of payroll systems, reports, and integrations. This role requires specialized business knowledge, decision-making, and influencing cross-functional partners.   II.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.  Other duties may be assigned and Specific activities may vary by department.   

• Collaborate with HR Technology stakeholders and business users to gather comprehensive requirements and assess needs for Oracle HCM system enhancements and configurations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. 
• Assist in the design, testing, and deployment of Oracle HCM system enhancements, updates, and integrations, ensuring seamless implementation and minimal disruption to operations. 
• Perform validations related to migrations, releases, upgrades, and/or patches, mitigating risk and downstream impacts. 
• Engage HR Technology and/or vendors for support as necessary, and document unit, integration, and acceptance testing to ensure thorough quality assurance.
• Configure Oracle HCM elements in accordance with proper payroll tax regulations and industry standards to support efficient and compliant business processes and requirements. 
• Provide expert end-user support and troubleshooting for Oracle HCM system issues, including user inquiries, data discrepancies, and system errors, to maintain optimal system performance. 
• Stay informed about Oracle HCM Cloud updates, patches, and new features, and assist in assessing their impact on existing configurations and processes, proactively recommending improvements. 
• Continuously develop advanced knowledge of assigned application(s) utilizing vendor websites, user groups, and training to effectively utilize system capabilities.
• Mentor other team members and be recognized as a subject matter expert. 
• Partner with the team to understand design decisions based on documented requirements, current configuration, and downstream impacts, ensuring cohesive and efficient system functionality.

  III.  Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties.

IV.  Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A.  Education and Experience

  Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration related or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.   Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).  

• Prefer:   (8) years of previous experience in payroll processing, payroll tax, or finance.  
• Prefer:  At least 3 years Oracle HCM Cloud experience

    B.  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements   None required.     C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required  

• Must be in the Houston area, no relocations for this role.
• Must be authorized to work in the US. 
• May require advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite as well as general business and/or accounting systems and subject matter knowledge applicable to the department assigned.  This knowledge may include, but not be limited, basic accounting processes and procedures, project management, training within areas of expertise, and strong analytical skills and communication skills. This position requires ability to demonstrate knowledge of the business and an ability to apply that knowledge effectively to a variety of situations. 

 

V.  Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) 
• Normal setting for this job: office setting/hybrid.

 

 Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

 

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ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative.  This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property.  Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.