Senior HR/Payroll Analyst

MIT•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

SENIOR HR/PAYROLL DATA ANALYST, Office of the Vice President for Finance , processes complex appointments and analyzes and resolves critical payroll issues; serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders in all matters related to SAP/HR/Payroll transaction processing; provides analytical support to the entire HR/Payroll team; provides excellent customer service to the MIT Community and outside customers. The full job description is available, here .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least three years of experience in payroll, finance and/or HR
Experience in payroll processing or a similar role, with an understanding of payroll processes, laws, and regulations
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories in payroll operations and complex transaction processing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Meticulous organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work, meet deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently, and escalate complex issues to a manager
Ability to make independent decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring interpretation and collaboration with different constituents
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to provide responsive and professional support to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
Experience using payroll system software, preferably SAP
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and familiarity with video conferencing and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack)