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Leidos · 1 week ago

Sr. Payroll Systems and Solutions Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$92K/yr - $167K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos Corporate team is seeking a Sr. Payroll Systems and Solutions Analyst, who will serve as a senior technical and functional expert responsible for the design, optimization, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise payroll systems across U.S. and international operations. This role blends deep payroll operations knowledge, advanced systems expertise, compliance leadership, and data-driven analysis.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the configuration, optimization, and governance of payroll platform (UKGPro) and direct integrations with Workday, Costpoint/Deltek Time & Expense, and other related systems

Evaluate regulatory changes and vendor releases and implement required system enhancements

Design scalable, compliant payroll solutions aligned to evolving business and workforce needs

Maintain system documentation, configuration standards, process maps, job aids, and training materials

Lead complex payroll data analysis, reconciliations, audits, and risk assessments

Ensure foundation data integrity including tax codes, benefits, earnings, deductions, and cross-system alignment

Develop executive dashboards, ad-hoc analyses, and business intelligence reporting

Partner with People Analytics and functional partners to ensure high-quality downstream reporting and decision support

Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll laws, multi-jurisdictional regulations, and government contracting requirements (SCA, DCAA, etc.)

Lead payroll system testing, regression validation, UAT support, and post-release verification

Perform root-cause analysis for payroll issues and implement durable corrective solutions

Establish strong internal controls, audit readiness, and continuous improvement frameworks

Serve as senior subject matter expert and escalation point for payroll systems and integrations

Provide policy, procedural, and technical guidance to vendors and internal teams

Cultivate strong partnerships with Payroll, HR, Benefits, Finance, IT, and international payroll providers

Mentor and support Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits team members

Qualification

UKGPro configurationPayroll compliance expertiseData governanceAdvanced reportingMicrosoft 365 proficiencyVendor managementProblem-solving skillsStakeholder influenceCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of US payroll operations and payroll systems experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Deep expertise in payroll compliance, system configuration, and vendor management

Strong analytical background with advanced reporting and reconciliation capabilities

Experience with UKGPro payroll platform configuration as a Systems Analyst or System Administrator

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Strategic and systems-oriented thinker

Strong problem-solving and solution design capability

Exceptional communication skills across technical and executive audiences

High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance

Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement

US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed