HCM Payroll Business and Systems Implementation Senior Analyst

Crowe•Sacramento, CA

11h

About The Position

Crowe is seeking an experienced Government Consultant for its public sector consulting practice. The role focuses on helping government clients modernize Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll systems. The consultant works with clients to solve complex business challenges, improve business processes, and implement technology solutions. The position calls for strong analytical and communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate across teams while delivering high-quality client work. Consultants are also expected to develop client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support business development as they grow.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree.
At least 5 years of professional experience performing technology project business analysis.
In-depth knowledge of HR and payroll processes.
Prior experience on HCM technology implementation projects or implementing payroll or HCM software.
Prior experience using ALM software such as JIRA, DevOps, or ELM.
Experience working in a structured Agile or Scrum environment.
Strong experience working with public sector clients.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and quantitative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
Self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Consistent record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship, and act ethically and with integrity.
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States; Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization at this time.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience as a management consultant.
Current certification in one or more of the following: CBAP, CSM, PMI-PBA, or PMP.
Experience working on large projects involving 100,000 or more employees and multi-year implementations.
Experience with enterprise-level government systems and public sector project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with public sector clients to design and implement solutions that improve business processes and address organizational challenges.
Analyze business operations and develop actionable recommendations for improvement.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, interviews, and workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
Deliver written reports, process documentation, and client presentations.
Conduct analytical research to align policies, procedures, and business needs with configured functionality.
Use Agile methodology to write user stories, plan and monitor development and deployment progress, and demonstrate delivered functionality.
Support testing and reconciliation from a functional and business-process perspective.
Work with project managers to complete projects on time and within budget.
Support proposal development, client relationship management, and business development efforts.
Build technical and transferable skills, collaborate across teams, and explore technology, including emerging AI capabilities, to improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.
Develop ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support delivery excellence and trusted client partnerships.