Senior Analyst, HCM Payroll Business and Systems Implementation

Crowe

. Design and implement solutions with public sector clients to improve business processes and address organizational challenges .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $76,200 - $151,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business analysis for technology projects, particularly in HR and Payroll systems, while applying Agile methodologies to enhance client outcomes and improve business processes. Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities are essential for stakeholder engagement and project delivery.

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Business AnalysisHR/Payroll ProcessesAgile MethodologyStakeholder EngagementALM Software (JIRA, DevOps, ELM)

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Hard Skills

Business Process ImprovementTechnology Project ManagementAnalytical ResearchUser Story WritingProcess DocumentationClient PresentationsTesting and ReconciliationQuantitative SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteHCM Technology Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsSelf-MotivatedCollaborativeFlexible

Certifications & Qualifications

CBAPCSMPMI-PBAPMP

Industry Keywords

Public SectorHuman Capital ManagementPayroll SystemsEnterprise-Level Government SystemsProject Lifecycles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement solutions with public sector clients to improve business processes and address organizational challenges
Analyze business operations and develop actionable recommendations
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, interviews, and workshops to gather business and technical requirements
Deliver written reports, process documentation, and client presentations
Support analytical research to align policies, procedures, and business needs with configured functionality
Apply Agile methodology to write user stories, plan and monitor development and deployment progress, and demonstrate delivered functionality
Support testing and reconciliation from the functional/business process perspective
Collaborate with project managers to complete projects on time and within budget
Support proposal development, client relationship management, and business development efforts
Lead and contribute to projects modernizing government Human Capital Management and payroll systems
Continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and use technology and emerging AI capabilities to improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience performing technology project business analysis (strict qualification requirement)
In-depth knowledge of HR/Payroll processes
Prior experience working on HCM technology implementation projects or implementing payroll or HCM software
Prior experience using ALM software (JIRA, DevOps, ELM)
Experience performing work in a structured Agile or Scrum environment
Strong experience working with public sector clients
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and quantitative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively
A consistent record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines
Current certification in one or more of the following: CBAP, CSM, PMI-PBA, or PMP (preferred)
Experience working on large projects (100k+ employees, multi-year implementations) (preferred)
Experience working with enterprise-level government systems and public sector project lifecycles (preferred)
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real flexibility to balance work with life moments
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Well-being support
Career Coach guidance
Inclusive culture that values diversity
Comprehensive total rewards package