Business Analyst, US Payroll

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Business Analyst leading payroll data analysis and cross-functional projects for a major aerospace and defense company. Ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency through strategic project leadership.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate complex US Payroll projects and operational initiatives.
Drive cross-functional teams through project execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment.
Manage the full project lifecycle and ensure delivery on time, in scope, and within budget.
Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to functional leadership.
Develop business requirements, functional design documentation, and specifications for system enhancements, regulatory changes, process updates, and technology upgrades.
Perform in-depth analysis of US Payroll processes and system behaviors; provide recommendations to improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Collaborate with US Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, and Timekeeping teams to gather inputs, define requirements, and resolve issues.
Support executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
Identify opportunities to streamline end-to-end US Payroll processes and enhance system performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience across Payroll, Timekeeping, HR or Finance, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience with ADP EV5/Autopay.
Experience leading structured, multi-phase projects.
Ability to analyze business processes and translate requirements into technical specifications.
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
Proven ability to take initiative, drive change, and resolve issues with urgency.
Experience with ADP Globalview or Workday payroll systems.
Experience leading large-scale or global project efforts.
PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project Lifecycle ManagementBusiness Requirements DevelopmentFunctional Design DocumentationRegulatory Compliance AnalysisSystem Enhancement Specifications

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication AbilitiesFacilitation SkillsNegotiation Skills

Certifications

PMP Certification