Senior IT HCM Business Systems Analyst

CalPortland • Glendora, CA

4d • $120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior IT HCM Business Systems Analyst with deep expertise in HCM best practices, Benefits, Payroll and Time processes, to support our HR technology landscape. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of HR, IT, and business operations, translating complex business needs into scalable IT solutions. The Senior IT HCM Systems Analyst will maintain and enhance the HCM and Payroll systems and processes while supporting the implementation of new technologies and integrations. This role is a critical part of the company's HR technology environment with an emphasis on business process and its system configurations and continual improvement of the end-user experience. It is part of a lean team dedicated to driving efficiency within IT department to support the business. BenefitsCalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

Requirements

• Good understanding and exposure for Dayforce Application in modules - Core HR, WFM, Payroll, Benefits
• Demonstrated ability to be the primary point of contact for solving complex backend/data issues across technical HR systems and partner with stakeholders to implement solutions
• Ability to define systems requirements, design, and prototype business processes, test complex functionality, train others, and work in a team environment
• Experience in executing system upgrades, testing, and enhancement analysis
• Ability to configure forms, reports, and workflows to suit business requirements, and document configurations, workflows, and procedures
• Good understanding of HR, benefits, and payroll process integrations; experience supporting union environments; good understanding of California labor laws (meal/rest, split shifts, overtime, final pay, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of benefits and payroll integration with Finance (posting to GL), and third-party providers (e.g., tax, garnishments, benefits)
• Demonstrated understanding of benefit plans and related configurations
• Experience in designing and implementing benefits interfaces with various benefits providers; participate in technical design discussions for interfaces
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Master’s or minimum a bachelor’s degree in computer science and/or Human Resources/ Business Administration or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in SAP HCM, Payroll, and Benefits areas is an added advantage
• SAP/ Success Factors Certifications, PMP certifications are an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Act as the IT- HCM SME and collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define and document business needs
• Liaise directly with business areas to identify key requirements and initiate designs of applications independently, conferring with various user groups to define business needs and potential solutions within the Dayforce Application
• Configure, administer, and optimize Dayforce system - Core HR, WFM, Payroll, Benefits, and support the HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams
• Implement updates regarding Major Releases to HR/Benefits and Payroll teams, highlighting key changes and enhancement opportunities
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, perform audits and validations to ensure data integrity
• Develop and execute test plans, reports, and audit processes to validate the functionality and accuracy of the configured payroll and HR process; ensure business signoff
• Partner with developers to build integrations with other applications or third-party vendors
• Create and maintain clear documentation (process flows, configuration guides, test scripts)
• Assist HR teams with system-related issues and provide training to end-users
• Support compliance, JSOX audits requirements, and year-end processing as needed in the HR and Payroll area
• Assist with developing feeds, APIs, and integrations between the HR/Payroll system and other enterprise and reporting applications

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level