Systems Analyst Lead (Payroll & Timekeeping)

Systems Analyst Lead (Payroll & Timekeeping)

The Systems Analyst Lead (Payroll & Timekeeping) is a technology-focused role responsible for driving system transformation, integration, and optimization across payroll and timekeeping platforms. This position serves as a key liaison between IT and business functions, ensuring systems are effectively designed, configured, and integrated to support operational and compliance requirements. With a strong foundation in IT systems, data integration, and configuration, this role leads efforts to enhance and connect platforms such as ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, and UKG Pro Timekeeping with platforms of vendor partners. The role is accountable for managing system interfaces, validating data integrity, and ensuring seamless data flow across payroll, HRIS, and third-party vendor environments. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with payroll knowledge to deliver scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead payroll and timekeeping system transformation initiatives across ADP, Kronos, and UKG Pro platforms.
• Drive system integration efforts to ensure seamless data flow between payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Oversee vendor file integrations, including data mapping, validation, and ongoing interface management.
• Perform and manage data validation processes to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Support system configuration, enhancements, and testing aligned with business and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate current processes to identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined, technology-enabled solutions.
• Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to enhance system functionality and data governance.
• Lead or support change management activities, including training and adoption strategies.
• Develop and maintain controls to support compliance, accuracy, and audit readiness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, HR, Information Systems, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience system transformation, or IT-related roles
• Hands-on experience with ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, and UKG Pro Timekeeping
• Strong experience in system integration, data validation, system configuration, and vendor file management
• Working knowledge of data interfaces, file structures, and system connectivity within payroll/HR environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional, technology-driven initiatives.

Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Global HQ Warren MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business] Relocation: This role is NOT eligible for relocation benefits. GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)