Global Payroll HRIS Analyst

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates • White Plains, AL

5d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking a Global Payroll HRIS Analyst for its White Plains, New York office. The position is hybrid and is responsible for implementing, configuring, enhancing, and maintaining global payroll technology to support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. The analyst troubleshoots payroll system issues, performs data audits, implements system upgrades, creates reports, and ensures compliance with local statutory requirements across multiple countries. The role serves as a liaison among Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and system vendors, and provides analysis of global payroll operations and updates payroll procedures.

The analyst supports multi-country payroll implementations and enhancements; designs, tests, and deploys system features, standards, procedures, calculated fields, and reports; and maintains global payroll configuration and data quality. The position also involves Workday system analysis, collaboration with technology teams and stakeholders, support for internal and external integrations, production issue resolution, and consultation on payroll and HCM solutions. The analyst helps manage risks, escalations, contingency plans, project schedules, and requirements for system enhancements and process re-engineering.

The role requires regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team, as well as flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating and business needs. The analyst must handle sensitive matters confidentially, work effectively independently and collaboratively, and comply with Firm policies and procedures. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least five years of related experience supporting international payroll systems.
• At least three years of Workday HCM experience, including experience with APIs and integrations with Workday HCM and/or a similar HCM system.
• Knowledge of international payroll and tax laws and requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant firm software, such as Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Strong project management skills for cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, planning, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise independent, sound judgment.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.
• Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, enhance, and maintain global payroll technology to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.
• Manage multi-country payroll implementations and enhancements, ensuring compliance with local statutory payroll requirements.
• Design, test, deploy, and troubleshoot payroll system features, standards, procedures, calculated fields, and reports, with particular focus on international offices.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues affecting multi-country operations.
• Collaborate across teams to support seamless and efficient payroll processing.
• Maintain data quality and timely updates of global payroll configurations.
• Address system risks and issues through contingency plans and appropriate escalation; prepare project schedules and ensure requirements are addressed during enhancements and process re-engineering.
• Perform Workday system analysis and consult with technology team members and other stakeholders to provide solutions using best practices.
• Design, implement, and support payroll system functionality, particularly internal and external integrations for international offices.
• Provide functional support to the technical team during systems development and resolve production issues and defects to help ensure timely wage payments.
• Provide expertise on solution design options and engage with functional areas such as HCM, Compensation, and Payroll, including future product direction.
• Audit payroll processes and data as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Recommend system enhancements to streamline processes and create efficiencies.
• Create and update payroll procedures and provide analysis of global payroll operations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication to facilitate effective work relationships.
• Manage Firm resources responsibly, maintain regular and reliable physical presence, and comply with Firm operations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health care.
• Savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental leave.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

What This Job Offers

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