Senior Technical Payroll Analyst I - ADP System Configuration

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

9d•$108,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Senior Technical Payroll Analyst supports optimization of payroll processes for domestic and international employees. The role helps ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and reliable technical integrations, including APIs. It does not involve direct payroll processing, but provides technical and operational support to payroll teams. The position works with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, Workday, SQL, and other systems, supporting payroll operations for a mid-to-large company.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience of at least 9 years total.
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager, plus technical expertise with HCM systems such as Oracle, Workday, or UKG and their integrations.
Strong knowledge and experience with SQL for data analysis and reporting.
Proven experience developing and troubleshooting APIs for system integrations.
Proven experience with global payroll operations, tax filings, and multi-currency processing.
Knowledge of SOX compliance, creating custom reports in ADP, and supporting internal and external audits.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot integration issues, manage vendor relationships, and support payroll system implementations and upgrades.
For candidates seeking U.S. office work, must meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Workday integrations.
Experience with Flexspring integrations.
Proficiency in developing and configuring APIs.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or relevant Workday certifications.
Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall and tools such as Jira.
Experience with other HRIS, payroll, or ADP platforms such as Lyric, Celergo, or GlobalView.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager.
Manage user access, security roles, permission structures, and assistance requests in ADP Workforce Now to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
Document technical payroll processes, procedures, log files, and change controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
Participate in change management, test system configurations, and audit system changes before and after deployment for compliance with federal and statutory payroll requirements.
Design, create, and run custom and ad-hoc ADP reports; analyze payroll data for accuracy and trends using SQL.
Develop, test, and maintain integrations between ADP, Workday, and other systems, with a focus on API development and management; troubleshoot and resolve integration errors.
Support end-to-end payroll operations for domestic and international employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Participate in payroll module implementations, system upgrades, and special projects, including mergers and acquisitions.
Collaborate with ADP and third-party payroll vendors to manage service tickets, resolve issues, and evaluate new systems or partners.

Benefits

Company stock as part of total compensation.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
Medical plans including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a significant company HSA contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation and sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Paid parental leave.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Subsidized EV charging.
Onsite fitness centers where available.
Discounted gym memberships.
Complimentary snacks and beverages.
50% employee discount on the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts.