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Payroll Business Analyst

Bechtel Corporation

Glendale, AZ · HybridJobSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Location
Glendale, AZHybrid
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Job overview

The Payroll Business Analyst organizes and implements changes to Bechtel’s global payroll system and expense allocation software, coordinating with business process owners and subject matter experts. The role liaises between finance users and Information Technology, supports system strategies, and analyzes business and regulatory requirements. It is designated for part-time telework, with at least three days of in-person attendance each week at the assigned office or project.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SAP PayrollAnalytical ThinkingTechnical AptitudeCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationInitiativePayroll CompliancePayroll Systems AnalysisForms+File NETTest Plan DevelopmentSpecification WritingConcurOracle InterfacesProject Financial ControlsMicrosoft OfficeAccounts PayableGeneral LedgerBillingMultitaskingDeadline Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting or Related Field or 5-6 Years Relevant Experience1-2 Years Relevant Experience2 Years Payroll Systems Analyst ExperienceU.S. Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Full job description

Requisition ID: 300448

  • Relocation Authorized: None

  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

  • Work Location: Glendale, AZ

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary:

This Payroll Business Analyst position is primarily responsible for organizing and implementing changes to the Global Bechtel Business Services (BBS) Payroll system and Global Card Services expense allocation software and does so in coordination with business process owners and subject matter experts. Additionally, serves as the liaison between the finance user group and the appropriate Information Technology group at the direction of the Payroll Operation supervisor(s). Also, functions as a finance group advocate for system strategies.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”

Major Responsibilities:

  • Work with the functional owners and subject matter experts to understand and analyze business and regulatory requirements and corporate initiatives and recommend solutions to systems issues.

  • Prepare applicable documentation (functional specifications, decision papers, test cases, test plan, etc.) as needed to support requested and regulatory changes/updates to production finance systems.

  • Effectively interface with technical and functional teams as needed to ensure system capability and specifications align with proposed modification of the finance application.

  • Prepare solutions in support of proposed production system modifications.

  • Attend meetings to represent the functional organizations in support of proposed solutions for payroll or expense allocation applications.

  • Complete integration testing of proposed solutions, quality center test cases, and project schedule objects.

  • Communicate production system changes to the appropriate functional organization to generate desktop procedure and process map updates by the functional department.

  • Develop training materials relative to production system modifications and deliver training as necessary.

  • Support management through ad hoc data collection, reporting, and analysis and special projects as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires a bachelor's level degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, and 1-2 years of relevant experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

  • Must have the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Solid working knowledge of SAP Payroll module and related systems.

  • Strong analytical mindset with a technical aptitude.

  • Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to exercise initiative and make decisions with little or no supervision and be accountable for such actions.

  • Understanding of payroll compliance and knowledge of Bechtel Policies and Procedures.

  • 2 years of payroll systems analysts experience.

  • Able to learn systems quickly such as Forms+, Electronic File Storage Retrieval System (File NET), and other types of Payroll and Finance related systems.

  • Experience developing Test Plans and writing Specifications for the technical team.

Systems experience with Concur, or similar expense management program.

  • Must be able to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines

  • Oracle interface experience.

  • Intermediate to advanced skills in the areas of oral and written communications, project financial process controls, MS Office suite of applications (e.g. Word, Excel), accounts payable, general ledger and billing.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 5,139 open Business Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Arizona median$86–152K/yr54 salary ranges
  • US median$30–52/hr443 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 86 open Business Analyst jobs in Arizona and 5,139 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Business Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 4,095 postings).
Education
2,274 of the 5,139 open Business Analyst jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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