Sr. Business Analyst - Payroll

Overview

The Business Analyst - Payroll is responsible for prioritizing all work requests that are submitted to the HRIS / Dayforce (DF) and Electronic Timecard (ETC) team. This role coordinates and interacts primarily with Payroll, Benefits, and other HR teams to understand and prioritize their requests to enhance and streamline business processes and improve data quality for reporting and informational uses as it relates to Dayforce Payroll and Benefits and ETC.

Join the team fully onsite at our stunning campus in Redlands, CA.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document requirements for DF and ETC configuration changes and enhancement, and integration
• Prioritize work requests for the HRIS / DF and ETC team via ServiceNow; generate reports for stakeholders
• Collaborate with the wider HRIS team and DF CRE and Support team, for all HR and Payroll related initiatives
• Manage, train, and coordinate the efforts of the team to meet regularly established objectives
• Establish and maintain strong and consistent business partnerships across Payroll, HR, IT, and other business units
• Work with HRIS team to document DF and ETC configuration, change history and change procedures
• Manage DF and ETC upgrade effort
• Stay up to date on other DF initiated system changes and liaise with applicable business unit for implementation

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience processing payroll on a major HCM platform, with 2+ years of HCM / Payroll system configuration experience
• End to end implementation experience of a major HCM / Payroll SaaS solution
• Experience working in a corporate environment promoting a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize to meet competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability in streamlining processes to improve effectiveness
• Experienced in translating and communicating complex topics in a variety of forums for diverse audiences
• Strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, negotiating, reasoning, problem solving, and influence
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, IT, or any closely related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with Benefits system administration
• Experience with timekeeping system implementation
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow reporting or PowerBI

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$81,120-$141,440 USD

About Esri

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here .

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Requisition ID: 2026-3596

Available in

Redlands, CA

Job Category

Finance and Accounting, Information Technology

Role Type

Individual Contributor

Experience Level

Mid Level