Business Analyst - Payroll & Time and Attendance

Apply now: Business Analyst – Payroll & Time and Attendance, location is Hybrid (Chicago, IL). The start date is ASAP (within 2 weeks) for this permanent position.

Job Title: Business Analyst – Payroll & Time and Attendance
Location-Type: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite in Chicago, IL)
Start Date Is: ASAP (within 2 weeks)
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $78,870 – $103,191 annually

Job Description:
The Business Analyst will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll and time & attendance systems, driving optimization, compliance, and integrations across North American operations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Act as SME for ADP payroll products and ADP Workforce Manager.

• Support payroll and time tracking operations across U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

• Gather and document business requirements for system enhancements and integrations.

• Lead and support integrations between ADP, HCM systems, reporting tools, and finance platforms.

• Troubleshoot payroll and workforce management system issues.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local labor laws.

• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, IT, and Analytics teams.

• Support reporting efforts using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.

• Drive system upgrades, testing, and process improvements.

Requirements:

• Must-Haves:

  • 3 years of Business Analyst experience in payroll, HRIS, or time & attendance systems.

  • Hands-on experience with ADP payroll products and ADP Workforce Manager.

  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

  • Experience integrating ADP with HCM or other enterprise systems.

  • Knowledge of time-enabled systems (time clocks, shifts, overtime).

  • Proficiency in Excel and SQL; experience supporting reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).

  • Ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into functional solutions.

  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Self-starter who can work autonomously and drive decisions.

• Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Familiarity with workforce scheduling and labor tracking in manufacturing.

  • Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM or similar HRIS platforms.

  • Bilingual in Spanish.

  • Project management experience (PMP, Agile, etc.).