IT Analyst - HRMS/Payroll

IT Analyst – HRMS/Payroll

Bellingham, WA (Home Office)

Smith Gardens is a wholesale nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and has been family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states.

JOB SUMMARY

The IT Analyst - HRMS/Payroll will support HR and Payroll departments with their business applications. This includes understanding and implementing new business requirements, monitoring system integrity and report development. Troubleshooting system issues and coordination of HR and Payroll application upgrades and enhancements. This position will require daily communication between business customers, technical staff, and external vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide technical support for HR and payroll software with internal staff and external vendors
Manage user security roles and permissions
Collaborate with HR, payroll, and IT teams
Serve as a project coordinator for software implementation and upgrades
Ensure compliance with regulations
Identify and eliminate data integrity issues
Document customer requirements, business logic, and technical requirements
Create and maintain standardized reports and data analysis
Track issues and prioritize workload using the service desk solution

COMPETENCIES

Strong understanding of HR and payroll processes
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Proficiency in report writing and data analysis
Strong attention to detail
Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information
Technical support, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, organizing, and planning skills
Stay current on technology and business area rules and regulations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

3-5 years’ technical HR and payroll application support experience
3-5 years’ experience working with SQL Server
3-5 years’ experience creating and maintaining reports and data analytics
BA/BS degree in HR, IT, or related field or equivalent experience
Subject to background check
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Products
Good understanding of SQL database technologies
Basic knowledge of networking and MS Active Directory technologies
Experience in technical support of HR and payroll applications
Experience in developing requirements and technical specifications
Willingness to work overtime and outside of standard business hours

PAY RANGE

$75,000-$90,000 Annually

$16-$18

$24 - $26

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.

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MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

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