Senior HRIS/Payroll Analyst (Senior Financial Analyst)

Waukesha County (WI) • Waukesha, WI

68d • $39 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a professional in business process analysis with experience customizing and configuring ERP systems to align with business requirements and ensure the smooth operation of these systems? Do you have experience creating reports and dashboards?  Waukesha County invites applications for an Analyst role in ERP administration and development. This position is tailored for professionals specializing in HRIS/Payroll Systems. The primary focus is, in collaboration with stakeholders, to support and enhance HR business processes, reporting, and system configuration. Role Overview: Collaboration and Influence: Work with a diverse range of stakeholders to refine business processes and optimize our ERP's capabilities. This role involves leadership to help drive strategic improvements. Development and Configuration: Define and execute detailed business requirements within the ERP system to align with County needs. Implement custom configurations to enhance business value and operational efficiency. Continuous Improvement: Apply problem-solving methodologies and lean improvement tools to refine existing processes, ensuring solutions are sustainable and scalable. Participate in new releases and manage smooth transitions. Support and Documentation: Provide comprehensive support and training to system users. Manage enhancements, resolve issues, and document processes through manuals and digital content to ensure easy reference and effective training. Customer Service and Excellence: Drive initiatives that deliver enhanced service quality and innovation by fostering high levels of satisfaction among internal stakeholders and service users. Join us and contribute to making Waukesha County a top-tier employer committed to excellence and innovation! Please include a cover letter and resume, but not in lieu of your fully completed application. Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) verification and a criminal background and driver's license check. Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards. Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic. About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site café and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible, professional work experience in in the area of budget preparation and review, accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, or internal auditing.
• A master's degree in an area listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in ERP software, encompassing configuration, function, and troubleshooting expertise through hands on experience.
• Proven experience in HR, Payroll, and Finance process execution, with a track record of aligning system functionality with business strategy.
• Strong skills in conveying complex technical concepts clearly to facilitate understanding, support change management, and deliver user training effectively.
• Experience in working with diverse teams to overcome challenges and achieve desired outcomes within set timelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse range of stakeholders to refine business processes and optimize our ERP's capabilities.
• Define and execute detailed business requirements within the ERP system to align with County needs.
• Implement custom configurations to enhance business value and operational efficiency.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies and lean improvement tools to refine existing processes, ensuring solutions are sustainable and scalable.
• Participate in new releases and manage smooth transitions.
• Provide comprehensive support and training to system users.
• Manage enhancements, resolve issues, and document processes through manuals and digital content to ensure easy reference and effective training.
• Drive initiatives that deliver enhanced service quality and innovation by fostering high levels of satisfaction among internal stakeholders and service users.

Benefits

• excellent health/dental/vision
• life insurance
• generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
• exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards
• balanced work-life culture
• exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support