Senior IT Payroll Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior IT Payroll Analyst based in the United States.

We are seeking a Senior IT Payroll Analyst to support and enhance HR technology systems, with a primary focus on talent acquisition platforms and their integration with enterprise applications. In this role, you will bridge the gap between Human Resources, Information Technology, business systems teams, and external technology vendors. You will oversee application configuration, system security, integrations, testing, and ongoing improvements to ensure technology solutions meet evolving business needs. Working in a collaborative, remote environment, you will translate complex business requirements into practical technical solutions. You will also drive process automation, improve system functionality, and enhance the experience of HR teams and candidates. This is an opportunity to contribute to technology transformation while helping build efficient, scalable HR processes.

Accountabilities

You will manage and improve HR technology applications, ensuring their reliability, security, and alignment with organizational requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Configure, administer, maintain, and enhance HRIS and Talent Management applications, with primary responsibility for the Greenhouse platform.

• Manage application security, user access, permissions, system updates, configuration changes, and enhancements.

• Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate resolutions with IT, Business Systems, HR teams, and external vendors.

• Support integrations between Greenhouse and other business applications, identifying and resolving integration issues and coordinating improvements.

• Develop and execute test plans, scenarios, and test cases for system changes, integrations, and enhancements.

• Validate system updates and ensure all solutions meet business requirements before production deployment.

• Collaborate with HR, IT, Business Systems, and business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into effective technology solutions.

• Act as a subject matter resource for Greenhouse and related HR technology capabilities.

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, application functionality, automation, and overall user experience.

• Manage relationships with HR technology vendors, coordinating technical issues, product updates, enhancements, and support requests.

• Assess the business and user impact of system changes and coordinate communications, training, and implementation activities.

• Prepare and present system updates, project information, and technology recommendations to Steering Committee members and other stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain system documentation, process materials, testing documentation, and user communications.

• Stay informed about HR and Talent Management processes and emerging technology capabilities to recommend practical improvements aligned with business objectives.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines hands-on HR technology administration experience with strong analytical capabilities, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across business and IT functions. Required qualifications include:

• 3–5+ years of experience supporting HRIS, HR technology, Talent Management systems, or business applications.

• Experience configuring and administering HRIS or Talent Management applications.

• Hands-on experience with Greenhouse or another enterprise Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Experience supporting application integrations, data exchanges, and troubleshooting technical issues.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute system testing plans, test scenarios, and test cases.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional business teams, IT departments, Business Systems teams, and external vendors.

• Ability to translate business requirements into practical and effective technology solutions.

• Strong understanding of HRIS, ATS, and Talent Management applications and processes.

• Knowledge of application configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and release management.

• Understanding of application security, user roles, permissions, and access management.

• Experience creating technical documentation, test plans, process documentation, and user communications.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and business productivity tools.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience administering and configuring Greenhouse.

• Familiarity with multiple HR technology platforms and their integrations.

• Experience managing relationships with software vendors.

• Background supporting HR technology implementations or significant system enhancements.

• Experience presenting technical recommendations and project updates to senior leadership or Steering Committees.

• Ability to develop user training materials and support change management initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining effective collaboration with distributed teams.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for company meetings, training, and project-related activities.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary, with a disclosed range of $60,000–$75,000 USD for Colorado.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Primarily remote working arrangement with a home-office environment.

• Occasional business travel for meetings, training, and project activities.