Process Analyst (Payroll Systems)

TEKsystems•Seattle, WA

2d•$70 - $80•Remote

About The Position

Process Analyst to support a high-profile initiative focused on evaluating payroll operations, governance, and related financial reporting processes following a major ERP implementation. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in payroll systems process improvement and stakeholder management. This consultant will serve as the primary coordinator and facilitator of a cross-functional team responsible for assessing current-state payroll processes, identifying gaps, clarifying ownership and accountability, and driving process improvement recommendations.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups.
Strong process mapping and business process documentation expertise
Familiarity with payroll processes and payroll operations.
Experience supporting ERP-related business process initiatives.
Exposure to Workday or similar HCM/payroll platforms.
Experience creating executive-level deliverables, presentations, meeting artifacts, and workplans.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and drive progress in ambiguous environments.
Experience partnering with leaders and executive stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Public sector or government experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and drive execution across multiple stakeholder groups with competing priorities and limited availability.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and working sessions with leadership and subject matter experts.
Document current-state business processes and develop future-state recommendations.
Create process maps, workflows, governance documentation, and business process narratives.
Identify process breakdowns, ownership gaps, and operational improvement opportunities.
Develop project workplans, meeting materials, executive summaries, and status reporting.
Establish governance frameworks and accountability structures to support ongoing operational success.
Support stakeholder alignment and executive decision-making through structured analysis and documentation.
Drive deliverable completion and maintain project momentum in a fast-moving environment.