systems analyst II - EC Time & Payroll

Now Brewing – Systems Analysts EC Time & Payroll!From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.As a Systems Analyst, you'll deliver and sustain technology and process solutions that enable strategic initiatives and operational improvements. You'll partner across IT and the business to define requirements, design user-centric solutions, configure and test systems, and support critical production environments—driving alignment and continuous improvement along the way.As a Systems Analyst, you will…Lead solution design and delivery – define scope and solution options, direct requirements and user stories, partner with project teams on estimates/timelines, and apply Agile/Scrum and Lean techniques to improve processes and outcomes. Configure and validate solutions – perform (or direct) application configuration (attributes, workflows, UI changes), support data conversion (extract, load, validation), and build/execute test plans while validating results (including complex queries and operational reporting as needed). Own production support and stability – provide (or direct) 24x7 support for critical systems, lead root-cause analysis and trend insights, coordinate cross-team/vendor resolution, and maintain documentation and training for users and support partners.We'd love to hear from people with:7–10+ years of relevant experience in HR technology, systems analysis, solution design, implementation, and/or application support.Strong hands-on experience with at least one of the following:SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)SAP HCM PayrollEC Time ManagementDemonstrated understanding of Gross to Net Payroll processes including point to point replication.Configuration of Time types, Time Account types, Time Profiles and Business rules in Employee Central Time ManagementExperience analyzing, configuring, implementing, and supporting enterprise HCM ERP/SaaS solutions.Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into system designs and functional specifications.Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, data analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.Experience with system integration, testing, regression testing, and production deployments.Working knowledge of SDLC and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.Strong written and verbal communication5+ years of relevant experience, including leading complex initiatives in EC Time and Payroll.Preferred qualificationsSAP certification or demonstrated advanced expertise in Employee Central Payroll or EC Time Management.Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and EC Time ManagementKnowledge on ABAP, SAP CPI, and/or SAP BTP.Experience with HR/Payroll integrations and large-scale employee data interfacesExecutive presence with strong stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills to guide clients and internal delivery teamExperience working with third-party vendors and managed-service providers.