Analyst - Payroll Systems

The Payroll Department supports biweekly payroll processing for more than 10,000 employees at Baltimore City Public Schools, including on‑demand payroll runs, calendar and fiscal year‑end activities, quarterly tax updates, system enhancements, special projects, workforce support, and payroll administration governed by six collective bargaining agreements. The Analyst – Payroll Systems serves as a key liaison between Payroll, Human Capital Management (HCM), Benefits, Accounting, Information Technology, and external vendors to ensure payroll systems function efficiently and accurately.

This position is ideal for a highly analytical professional who enjoys learning new technologies, working with complex payroll systems, analyzing data, and driving process improvements. The Analyst is responsible for supporting payroll operations, coordinating system testing and upgrades, documenting business processes, and ensuring payroll‑related system changes are thoroughly evaluated and validated prior to implementation.

Maximum Salary: $ | Minimum Salary: $85,709.00

• Learn and assist with the processing of biweekly payrolls in Oracle for approximately 10,000 employees.
• Partner with payroll staff to understand existing workflows and identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve business processes.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee payroll system documentation, including business procedures, workflows, testing plans, and operational guides.
• Assist in the design, development, execution, and documentation of test scripts for Oracle HCM, UKG Ready, and other payroll related system updates and upgrades.
• Coordinate and perform testing of system enhancements, integrations, and releases with internal departments and external business partners.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Human Capital Management, Benefits, Accounting, and Information Technology teams to create and execute comprehensive cross‑functional testing plans.
• Participate in payroll‑related projects, system implementations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with year‑end balancing activities by conducting system testing and validating payroll calculations, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing activities and assist in resolving payroll inquiries to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Analyze payroll data and generate reports to support operational and compliance needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information and sensitive organizational data.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, applicable federal and state laws, Board policies, and professional standards.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicate the status of work; participate and contribute fully as a team member; and exercise sound judgment and decision‑making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non‑discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field; or an Associate degree with an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of payroll experience, preferably in a high volume payroll environment, including payroll processing, timekeeping, and attendance administration.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, UKG Ready, or other ERP, HRIS, payroll, or enterprise business systems.
• Experience supporting payroll systems, including system testing, upgrades, integrations, implementations, and process improvements.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, statutory requirements, and payroll compliance practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll administration processes and payroll related business…