Business Payroll Analyst

We are seeking a Business Payroll Analyst to support payroll business analysis and Workday leave configuration for a long-term contract opportunity in West Hartford, Connecticut. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can assess business needs, translate findings into clear documentation, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance payroll and leave processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, organized communication, and the ability to contribute effectively within an Agile team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze payroll and leave management processes to identify business needs, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Configure and support Workday leave settings based on established business rules and operational requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify priorities, and document functional needs in a clear and organized format.
• Review business and system documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and work with cross-functional teams to monitor progress, resolve issues, and support project timelines.
• Conduct gap analyses between current workflows and desired future-state processes, and recommend practical solutions.
• Assist with issue investigation by reviewing process outcomes, validating data, and helping address configuration or workflow concerns.
• Communicate updates, findings, and recommendations clearly to business users and project team members.

Qualifications:

• Experience in business analysis within payroll, HR, or related operational environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of Workday, including leave configuration or support for leave-related business processes.
• Ability to gather requirements, document workflows, and perform detailed document reviews with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and experience working within iterative project teams.
• Strong gap analysis skills with the ability to assess current processes and define actionable improvements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills across business and technical teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing priorities, documentation, and issue tracking.

Compensation

$38.00-$44.00 Hourly

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