Senior HRIS Analyst

Job Overview

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. The role will play a critical part in a major SAP Success Factors implementation, with a primary focus on Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll.

• Serve as a lead HRIS resource supporting a major SAP Success Factors implementation, with emphasis on Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and related payroll functionality.
• Partner closely with HR, payroll, IT, and external implementation partners to support system configuration, enhancements, testing, and issue resolution.
• Act as a functional subject‑matter expert for payroll processes, system setup, and best practices related to HRIS and payroll operations.
• Support payroll‑related system workflows, ensuring alignment between HRIS functionality, payroll processes, and compliance requirements.
• Lead analysis and troubleshooting of HRIS and payroll‑related issues, identifying root causes and partnering with stakeholders to drive resolution.
• Assist with implementation activities including requirements gathering, process mapping, system testing, data validation, and issue management.
• Lead or support testing strategies, validation efforts, and parallel payroll testing to ensure system accuracy and readiness.
• Partner with internal teams to refine processes, improve system functionality, and optimize HR and payroll operations.
• Develop and maintain reporting, documentation, and system‑related resources to support business needs and ongoing enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and continuous optimization across HR systems.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to HR, payroll, and broader implementation stakeholders as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience supporting HRIS and/or payroll systems, including system enhancements, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP Success Factors 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.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll terminology, processes, workflows, and compliance considerations.
• Experience serving as a functional HRIS or payroll resource, including cross‑functional partnership with HR, payroll, IT, and external vendors or implementation partners.
• Exposure to system testing, validation, and payroll parallel testing preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities, with strong communication skills and the ability to support both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

The role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage and participation in the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or political affiliation, in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

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