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# HR Tech Analyst - Payroll & Benefits Systems

- **Company:** PUMA North America, Inc.
- **Location:** Somerville, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $62,700.0 - $83,380.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, Data Validation, Issue Tracking Systems, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Kronos, HR Software, Workday Payroll, Operational Systems, EIB, Workday
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4726c49d17036c31

## About the Role

* 4-6 years of hands-on Workday experience with strong focus on Payroll and/or Benefits systems configuration
 * Strong configuration experience within enterprise HR/payroll systems, ideally including Workday Payroll and Benefits
 * Experience supporting payroll-related business processes, integrations, eligibility rules, deductions, pay calendars, and operational system workflows
 * Understanding of US multi-state payroll operations and compliance requirements; Canada experience is a plus
 * Experience supporting HR/payroll integrations, EIBs, vendor feeds, or related system interfaces
 * Strong testing and troubleshooting skills with ability to identify issues, validate fixes, and manage priorities independently
 * Structured approach to documentation, process management, and operational support
 * Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, Finance, and operational stakeholders
 * Comfortable working in a lean, global team environment with high ownership and autonomy
 * (nice to have) Workday Pro certification in Payroll and/or Benefits
 * ( nice to have) Experience with UKG/Kronos Dimensions or other workforce timekeeping platforms
 * (nice to have) Experience in retail, distribution, or other high-volume hourly employee environments
 * (nice to have) Exposure to additional HRIS platforms and HR technology ecosystems beyond Workday
 * (nice to have) Experience working in a global HR Technology or COE structure

## Description

* Own Payroll and Benefits system configuration within the current Workday environment, including pay groups, earnings and deductions, eligibility rules, business processes, condition rules, pay calendars, and benefit plans
 * Manage annual Open Enrollment system setup and support for the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including configuration updates, testing, eligibility rules, rate tables, and carrier integration support
 * Act as the primary systems partner for Payroll and Benefits teams, troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and translating operational requirements into scalable system solutions
 * Support and maintain payroll-related integrations, including carrier feeds, EIBs, vendor connections, and downstream data validation processes
 * Lead testing activities for releases, payroll changes, benefits updates, and ongoing enhancements, including test planning, execution, issue tracking, and validation
 * Build and maintain HR system reports, calculated fields, and operational reporting solutions supporting Payroll, Benefits, HR, and compliance processes
 * Support payroll-related timekeeping processes and partner on troubleshooting data flow and integration issues between systems
 * Maintain clear documentation, SOPs, testing records, and process guides to support operational continuity and knowledge sharing
 * Partner closely with Payroll, Benefits, HR, Finance, and colleagues across the global HR Technology team on projects, enhancements, audits, and process improvements


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