HRIS Business Systems Analyst - Payroll

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.

Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position

Purpose:

In this role, the HRIS Business Systems Analyst is responsible for providing support to various HR Systems including troubleshooting system defects, administration, configuration, reporting, testing, and new developments/releases. This role supports the development of systems specifications, design and development from the end user perspective.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Documents and analyzes requirements (e.g. business system, security, conversion, and report), develop detailed data, functional design and document specifications, and assist with conversion, testing, training, and other project needs throughout the development life cycle.
• Designs, refreshes, and implements the configuration and QA process to support HR system solutions, configuration, and processes.
• Assists with system conversions and upgrades to include data conversion, data mapping, data analysis, integration of business process best practices, coordination of temporary consulting resources assisting with implementation initiative.
• Maintains, analyzes, and supports reports of varying complexities utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
• Performs analysis into the root cause of problems and recommends solutions for HR systems.
• Assists in development and implementation of, and maintains audit and testing procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of HR system data.
• Identifies process improvement/automation opportunities and participates in initiatives: develop, document, implement, support/maintain.
• Provides long-term maintenance, support and management of HR Systems. Leverage both industry and system best practices when partnering with the business lead and partners in the configuration of the platform.
• Perform other job-related duties as required, including cross-training and supporting various HRIS applications, processes, and reporting. Assist with special projects as required.

Additional Details:

• This is a hybrid role located in our Downtown Milwaukee office.
• Occasional travel (< 10%)

Education/Experience/Background:

• A bachelor's degree and minimum 3-5 years’ technical experience with various HR processes and disciplines (Specifically in the area of Payroll); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with HCM and timekeeping system configuration strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday HRIS system implementation is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Organizational, project management and analytical skills to support HR systems and projects.
• Working knowledge of human resources functions, processes and database structure: system setup, interdependencies and data flow to track down problems.
• Technical problem solving capabilities with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users/customers.
• Computer skills with thorough technical aptitude and attention to details; proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; understanding of HR/payroll systems and processing and related interfaces.
• Knowledge of report writing applications to be able to run and troubleshoot report discrepancies.
• Ability to balance day‑to‑day tasks/projects/enhancement initiatives and embrace fast‑paced organizational change.
• Experience with working with multiple third party vendors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and produce project deliverables according to established deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to change, quick learner with technology aptitude, and…