[Hiring] Senior Payroll Analyst @St. Charles Health System

Role Description

The Senior Payroll Analyst serves as the technical subject matter expert for St. Charles Health System's payroll and timekeeping systems. This role provides advanced technical and analytical expertise to support payroll operations, system configuration, reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvement while ensuring payroll accuracy, system integrity, and operational efficiency.

• Leads payroll system configuration, reporting development, troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Serves as a technical resource to Payroll & Timekeeping staff.
• Maintains cross-functional proficiency in biweekly payroll operations to support business continuity.
• Partners with Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and operational leaders to improve payroll processes and system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of progressive payroll experience with demonstrated involvement in analytical and technical functions.
• Experience should include working with payroll and timekeeping systems in an analytical or systems-support capacity.

Requirements

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong customer service mindset with a focus on responsiveness and follow-through.
• Intermediate to advanced ability and experience in computer applications, and MS Office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, data analysis tools, and reporting functions.

Benefits

• Salary range: $78,478 - $117,728.
• Eligible to work remotely from an approved state by St. Charles.

Company Description

St. Charles Health System is dedicated to creating America’s healthiest community, together, in the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value.

• Values: Accountability, Caring, and Teamwork.
• Department Summary: Provides services including Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Planning, and more.