Note: Candidates with Workday configurations and testing experience strongly encouraged to apply.

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Payroll HRIS Analyst position is responsible for optimizing various payroll processes and information systems, focusing on automation and system utilization through data analysis and technical configuration for moderate-to-highly technical processes. This position partners with cross-functional teams (HR, Payroll, IT and operations) to analyze, validate, and manage the real needs of payroll HCM functionality in Workday, as well as serves as a subject matter expert for various payroll applications. This position has in-depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (e.g. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), out-of-state taxes, etc.) in order to design and configure payroll solutions in the HCM system and will provide guidance to other team members accordingly. This position analyzes work process design and flow, proactively evaluates system process improvements, defines and documents technical requirements, updates configuration, develops and updates reports, ensures data integrity, resolves system issues, and designs and leads testing of system enhancements, upgrades, and implementations.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Mentors and leads payroll team members regarding best practices and new processes/functionality, including one-on-one training, as needed. Role models interpersonal skills when working with various customers and peers to accomplish department goals.
Serves as the primary liaison for IT/vendor and other HR teams to address complex payroll issues liaison for the Payroll Department.
Influences a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Exhibits and demonstrates healthy work relationships such as mitigation of conflict, leading problem-solving and resolution efforts. Recommends initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates and prioritizes projects within department and cross-functional teams. Works with appropriate corporate departments to resolve issues. Ensures all required paperwork is completed as needed.
Serves as subject matter expert for various payroll and employee information systems/functions, including troubleshooting, training end users, functional system configuration, and testing.
Leads requirements analysis and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, and verifiable. Represents requirements using alternative views, such as analysis models (diagrams), prototypes, or scenarios, where appropriate.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages the accuracy and compliance of data within the payroll system, ensuring complete and full compliance with regulatory agencies and HM policies and procedures Reviews data entered, verifies required supporting documents.
Uses in depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (e.g. FLSA, wage and hour, out-of-state tax, etc.) to provide guidance to customers.
Identifies opportunities for corrective action and improvement, providing recommendations; contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Inventories and orders office supplies following established department standards. Assists with routine equipment troubleshooting such as paper jams, ink cartridge replacement, etc.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented leadership. Participates in and may plan and lead various department activities for innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and activities. Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments.
Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Health Administration, Human Resources, Accounting or related discipline
Master's degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

Five years experience in Human Resources or Payroll analysis.
Workday experience highly preferred.
Five years functional experience working with information technology teams on development projects and with various computer systems/applications

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

CPP - Certified Payroll Professional (APA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates a high level of maturity with demonstrated self-confidence and ability to make decisions
Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
Ability to work with peers in a team situation
Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
Must demonstrate keen attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent customer service skills; proficiency in verbal and written English
Intermediate computer skills in Windows, MS Office applications, human resources information system (HRIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Payroll applications, and time and attendance systems
Advanced reporting tool development
Knowledge of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 requirements
Must be a self-starter and work independently
Must be very well organized, able to effectively manage multiple priorities in environment of substantial interruptions
Must be flexible and adapt to change without reservation

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No

**ON-CALL***

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL**

Travel specifications may vary by department

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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