What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Business Systems Analyst position at McHenry County College?
Workweek
40 hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs
Position Summary
The Payroll and Business Systems Analyst will support the College’s payroll operations and serve as the Finance Departments subject matter expert in the Colleague ERP system. This role will assist in processing payroll, ensure compliance with pension and tax regulations, and manage data integrity across payroll and finance modules in Colleague. This position also acts as a liaison between Payroll/Finance team and IT, assisting in system configuration, testing, reporting and troubleshooting.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at
McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability coverages, and flexible spending accounts. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a competitive bank of vacation, sick, and personal leave time along with an optional Sick Leave Pool. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.
The College waives tuition and fees for any full time employee who takes credit courses at MCC as well as providing tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work taken at a regionally accredited institution upon successful completion of such course.
40 hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs
Position Summary
The Payroll and Business Systems Analyst will support the College’s payroll operations and serve as the Finance Departments subject matter expert in the Colleague ERP system. This role will assist in processing payroll, ensure compliance with pension and tax regulations, and manage data integrity across payroll and finance modules in Colleague. This position also acts as a liaison between Payroll/Finance team and IT, assisting in system configuration, testing, reporting and troubleshooting.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
- Assist in bi-weekly payroll processing
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, salaries, benefits, deductions, and taxes
- Serve as primary backup for Coordinator of Payroll
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll-related processes with the use of technology, while maintaining compliance with all policies and procedures, including federal and state regulations
- Assist with and manage data entry into the College’s ERP system to maintain accuracy and integrity, managing audit processes of data as necessary
- Test, troubleshoot and help resolve ERP issues impacting Business Office functions
- Administer and maintain ERP configurations to support finance, accounting, procurement, and other Business Office functions
- Analyze business processes and recommend system enhancements for efficiency and compliance
- Document business processes, workflows, and system configuration for finance related functions, such as payroll, accounting and procurement. Finance and Payroll
- Serve as liaison between IT and Business Office staff, translating operational needs into technical solutions
- Provide training and support for ERP users within the Business Office
- Develop, maintain and distribute reports related to Business Office operations
- Partner with other departments to address ERP related queries or requested reports
- Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field
- Minimum of two year’s experience processing and/or managing payroll
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Ellucian, PeopleSoft, Banner) in a higher education or finance setting
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at
McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability coverages, and flexible spending accounts. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a competitive bank of vacation, sick, and personal leave time along with an optional Sick Leave Pool. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.
The College waives tuition and fees for any full time employee who takes credit courses at MCC as well as providing tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work taken at a regionally accredited institution upon successful completion of such course.
