The Zekelman Holocaust Center

Applications Analyst - Payroll Technical Specialist

Chicago, IL - Headquarters, USA

No sponsorship$70k-$122kDetected 61 days ago

C++Data AnalysisOutbound SalesExcelHRHRISLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

As an Applications Analyst - Payroll Technical Specialist at Zekelman Industries, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across U.S. and Canadian operations.
This role is ideal for a technologically savvy payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex system and integration challenges.

Administer, configure, and maintain UKG and Workday payroll systems supporting U.S. and Canadian union and non-union operations.
Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot inbound and outbound UKG integrations to ensure accurate and secure data exchange.
Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and plant leadership to implement system changes, union contract updates, and process improvements.
Provide technical and functional support to payroll, HR teams, and plant payroll contacts.
Lead configuration, testing, and deployment of payroll system enhancements and integrations.
Utilize advanced Excel skills to perform reconciliations, data analysis, and payroll reporting.
Develop, maintain, and deliver payroll system documentation and end-user training.
Stay current on payroll regulations, system upgrades, and best practices to drive automation and efficiency.

3+ years of direct payroll experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience administering UKG and Workday Payroll systems.
Strong technical knowledge of UKG payroll configuration, integrations, troubleshooting, and reporting.
Working knowledge of Boomi or other enterprise integration platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex data analysis and reconciliations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply union contract payroll provisions.
Legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada with the ability to travel between countries as needed.
Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Professional payroll or HRIS certifications such as CPP, Workday Pro, or UKG Pro preferred.

Below is the expected base salary range for this position.
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:
Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation & Holidays
This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.
In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

Legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada with the ability to travel between countries as needed.

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