Business Analyst – Payroll Time & Attendance

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Business Analyst optimizing HR and payroll operations for S&C Electric's North American facilities. Focused on ADP systems, process improvements, and compliance across U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,870 - $103,191 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOraclePMPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Analyze current payroll and workforce management processes and recommend improvements tailored to manufacturing operations.
Conduct gap analyses and recommend process improvements across HR and payroll operations.
Lead testing and validation efforts for system upgrades and new implementations.
Maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure systems meet operational needs and compliance standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health and Welfare 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)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 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 integrationsfile-based integrationsExcelSQLreporting tools

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills

Certifications

PMPAgile