Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Business Analyst – Payroll, Time & Attendance

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $78,870 - $103,191 per year

About the role

  • Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for ADP payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, ADP Enterprise V6, ADP Celergo) and ADP Workforce Manager.
  • Support payroll operations and time tracking across multiple manufacturing sites in North America.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and ADP to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and ensure system integrity.
  • Support time and attendance compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local labor laws across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Support payroll compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local labor laws across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Support payroll audits and reporting using ADP reporting tools.
  • Lead and support integrations between ADP and other enterprise systems.
  • Manage API-based and file-based integrations, ensuring data accuracy and security.
  • Coordinate with IT and vendors to troubleshoot integration issues and optimize performance.
  • Gather and document business requirements for system changes, enhancements, and integrations.
  • Translate business needs into functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams.
  • Analyze current payroll and workforce management processes and recommend improvements.
  • Conduct gap analyses and recommend process improvements across HR and payroll operations.
  • Lead testing and validation efforts for system upgrades and new implementations.
  • Support data mapping, system integrations, and automation initiatives.
  • Maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure systems meet operational needs and compliance standards.
  • Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather feedback, present findings, communicate project updates, and drive decision-making.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Information Systems, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in HR, payroll, and/or time and attendance systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with ADP payroll products and ADP Workforce Manager is required
  • Experience managing ADP integrations with enterprise systems and data mapping
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations and workforce management practices in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
  • Strong understanding of time and attendance systems
  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and reporting tools (e.g., ADP Reporting, Power BI) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing workforce scheduling and labor tracking
  • Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Oracle Cloud HCM) and their integration with ADP
  • Familiarity with compliance requirements (e.g., FLSA, ACA)
  • Familiarity with time and attendance / timeclocks
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/French) is a plus
  • Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is desirable.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for team member discussions and business partnerships
Benefits
  • Medical & Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Other Leaves
  • Paid Parental Time
  • Military Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
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Hard Skills & Tools
ADP payroll systemsADP Workforce NowADP Enterprise V6ADP CelergoADP Workforce ManagerAPI-based integrationsdata mappingExcelSQLreporting tools
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationleadershipfacilitationdocumentationproject managementdecision-makingtraining
Certifications
Bachelor's degreePMPAgile