Columbia Sportswear
This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, Oregon. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 3 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office expectation is subject to change at business discretion.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Lead Payroll Business Analyst
organizes Payroll enhancement activities and initiatives with an emphasis on process excellence, special projects, and ongoing optimization. They will utilize their expertise across the functional area to evaluate operations, guide team members and partners with Payroll Leadership to plan projects and activities using Agile methodologies. The Analyst drives their initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders, technology partners and other shared services team members. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Advisor:
Applies their subject matter expertise to Global Payroll practices and processes while leading evaluation, design, implementation, and support of complex functional enhancements. Utilizes and enhances programs, tools and templates to organize and execute their work, and drives improvements opportunistically. Engagement:
Nurtures strong bilateral partnerships with global stakeholders; eliciting and evaluating requirements and recommending business process enhancements. Gains consensus from stakeholders using data-proven business acumen and demonstrated best practices, often persuading and negotiating for alignment through clear and concise direction. Analyst:
Develops reporting and in-depth analysis for internal or external stakeholders, including definition and analysis of metrics, KPIs, and other program performance measures. Analyzes and evaluates metrics to measure against goals and identifies additional measures for assessing performance. Product Owner:
Relevant to Pay and Time solutions, leads agile ceremonies with our technical delivery teams through backlog grooming, prioritization, requirement development and testing activities. Coordinates knowledge transfer with greater support team through training, test participation, etc. Accountable:
Partners with Compliance Program Manager on regulatory changes that affect Pay and Time processes and coordinates solution updates to remain compliant. Updates to the knowledge base and resource information for processing, monitoring processes and business practice for compliance. Coach:
Leads and instructs participating team members through testing, analysis and optimization activities, and assists with complex and difficult escalations for troubleshooting and resolution. Develops testing and delivery plans and consults cross functional team members on execution. Autonomy:
Works autonomously, escalating only the most difficult matters to leadership team members for direction and guidance. Performs other duties as assigned, such as special projects and initiatives related to the role. May choose to participate in non-related initiatives as part of growth and learning objectives. YOU HAVE
Bachelor\'s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
Typically requires 8+ years of professional experience and mastery of relevant technical or business skills required to accomplish the job.
ADP Expertise
UKG/Kronos Expertise
Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
#Hybrid #LI-LC1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position\'s scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
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Lead Payroll Business Analyst
organizes Payroll enhancement activities and initiatives with an emphasis on process excellence, special projects, and ongoing optimization. They will utilize their expertise across the functional area to evaluate operations, guide team members and partners with Payroll Leadership to plan projects and activities using Agile methodologies. The Analyst drives their initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders, technology partners and other shared services team members. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Advisor:
Applies their subject matter expertise to Global Payroll practices and processes while leading evaluation, design, implementation, and support of complex functional enhancements. Utilizes and enhances programs, tools and templates to organize and execute their work, and drives improvements opportunistically. Engagement:
Nurtures strong bilateral partnerships with global stakeholders; eliciting and evaluating requirements and recommending business process enhancements. Gains consensus from stakeholders using data-proven business acumen and demonstrated best practices, often persuading and negotiating for alignment through clear and concise direction. Analyst:
Develops reporting and in-depth analysis for internal or external stakeholders, including definition and analysis of metrics, KPIs, and other program performance measures. Analyzes and evaluates metrics to measure against goals and identifies additional measures for assessing performance. Product Owner:
Relevant to Pay and Time solutions, leads agile ceremonies with our technical delivery teams through backlog grooming, prioritization, requirement development and testing activities. Coordinates knowledge transfer with greater support team through training, test participation, etc. Accountable:
Partners with Compliance Program Manager on regulatory changes that affect Pay and Time processes and coordinates solution updates to remain compliant. Updates to the knowledge base and resource information for processing, monitoring processes and business practice for compliance. Coach:
Leads and instructs participating team members through testing, analysis and optimization activities, and assists with complex and difficult escalations for troubleshooting and resolution. Develops testing and delivery plans and consults cross functional team members on execution. Autonomy:
Works autonomously, escalating only the most difficult matters to leadership team members for direction and guidance. Performs other duties as assigned, such as special projects and initiatives related to the role. May choose to participate in non-related initiatives as part of growth and learning objectives. YOU HAVE
Bachelor\'s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
Typically requires 8+ years of professional experience and mastery of relevant technical or business skills required to accomplish the job.
ADP Expertise
UKG/Kronos Expertise
Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
#Hybrid #LI-LC1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position\'s scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
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