Senior Business Systems Analyst HRIS/Payroll

Responsibilities

The Senior IS‑Business Systems Analyst HRIS / Payroll is a senior individual contributor within Altec Information Services (IS), providing functional leadership and advanced support for Altec's HRIS and Payroll systems.

This role partners closely with Human Resources, Payroll and the HRIS technical teams to ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, system stability, and continuous improvement.

Operating on Altec's HRIS team, this position serves as a subject‑matter expert and trusted advisor for HRIS and Payroll processes, platform capabilities, and system changes.

The role plays a critical part in enabling accurate, timely payroll and reliable HR services for Altec employees across locations and business units.
Key Responsibilities HRIS & Payroll Operations


* Serve as the primary senior functional resource for Altec's HRIS and Payroll systems, including payroll processing, tax compliance, and related employee self‑services.


* Act as escalation point for complex or high‑impact payroll and HRIS issues, performing root‑cause analysis and driving resolution.


* Ensure payroll processing aligns with Altec policies, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.


* Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, system evidence, and subject‑matter expertise.


* Assess downstream impacts of system changes on payroll calculations, taxation, benefits, and reporting.


* Promote disciplined change management, documentation standards, and repeatable processes to reduce operational risk.


* Support HRIS and Payroll processes end ‑ to ‑ end, including production support, issue resolution, and implementation of sustainable solutions.

Business Engagement & Analysis


* Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IS stakeholders to understand business needs and translate requirements into effective system solutions.


* Evaluate and prioritize change requests, enhancements, and defect remediation in alignment with Altec business priorities.


* Provide consultative guidance on system capabilities, business process optimization, and standardization opportunities.

System Enhancements & Project Support


* Support HRIS and Payroll system lifecycle activities, including upgrades, patches, migrations, regulatory changes, and platform enhancements.


* Lead HRIS‑related projects, including implementations, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.


* Plan and execute testing efforts (unit, integration, UAT, payroll parallel testing), ensuring business readiness and risk mitigation.


* Develop and maintain functional documentation, business procedures, configuration details, and job aids.


* Mentor junior analysts, contribute to knowledge sharing within the IS organization, and provide formal leadership to other analysts as needed.

Required Qualifications


* High School Diploma or GED required
+ Bachel...