Business Analyst-Payroll Time & Attendance

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

4h • $78,870 - $103,191

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $78,870 - $103,191. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as an Business Analyst-Payroll Time & Attendance!

S&C’s Human Resources organization provides internal customers with a wide range of services as we strive to attract, develop and retain the best employee team in the industry. In this Associate HR Business Partner (HRBP) role, you will join a team of HRBP sin supporting the implementation of various HR programs, providing human resource services to team members, and partnering with leadership on human resource-related issues. The successful Associate HRBP will formulate solid partnerships and deliver value-added service that reflects the organization's business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in HR, payroll, and/or time and attendance systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll products and ADP Workforce Manager is required.
• Experience managing ADP integrations with enterprise systems and data mapping.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and workforce management practices in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Strong understanding of time and attendance systems
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and reporting tools (e.g., ADP Reporting, Power BI) is a plus.
• Sitting Continuously you are required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based for 8 hours at a time approximately 5 days per work week.
• Manual Dexterity Continuously required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.
• Ascending / Descending Frequently ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles.
• Observation / Eyesight Continuously required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
• Communication Continuously required to talk and hear in person and by phone/conference calls.
• Required to travel internationally.
• Continuously working indoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with manufacturing workforce scheduling and labor tracking.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Oracle Cloud HCM) and their integration with ADP.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements (e.g., FLSA, ACA).
• Familiarity with time and attendance / timeclocks.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/French) is a plus.
• Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is desirable.
• Willingness to travel as needed for team member discussions and business partnerships
• Infrequently exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.
• Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels, including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic, etc.
• Infrequently working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.
• Infrequently exposure to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other conditions.
• Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for ADP payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, ADP Enterprise V6, ADP Celergo) and ADP Workforce Manager.
• Support payroll operations and time tracking across multiple manufacturing sites in North America.
• Collaborate with internal teams and ADP to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and ensure system integrity.
• Support time and attendance compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local labor laws across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Support payroll compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local labor laws across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Support payroll audits and reporting using ADP reporting tools.
• Lead and support integrations between ADP and other enterprise systems, including: HCM → ADP: Employee data synchronization for payroll processing. ADP WFM → ADP: time tracking integration to payroll system(s). ADP → Oracle EPM: Payroll journal entries and GL mapping. ADP → Microsoft Power BI: Payroll analytics and dashboard reporting.
• Manage API-based and file-based integrations, ensuring data accuracy and security.
• Coordinate with IT and vendors to troubleshoot integration issues and optimize performance.
• Gather and document business requirements for system changes, enhancements, and integrations.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams.
• Analyze current payroll and workforce management processes and recommend improvements tailored to manufacturing operations.
• Conduct gap analyses and recommend process improvements across HR and payroll operations.
• Lead testing and validation efforts for system upgrades and new implementations.
• Lead or support system implementations, upgrades, and testing efforts.
• Support data mapping, system integrations, and automation initiatives between ADP and other HRIS platforms.
• Maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure systems meet operational needs and compliance standards.
• Partner with the business to align system capabilities with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather feedback, present findings, communicate project updates, and drive decision-making.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

What This Job Offers

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