Payroll Systems & Automation Analyst

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Payroll Systems Management

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for ADP GlobalView.
• Support payroll system configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and validate employee data integrations between HR, timekeeping and ADP payroll systems.
• Investigate system interface failures, payroll discrepancies and data mismatches.
  
  

Payroll Data Validation & Automation

• Develop automated validation processes to ensure accurate employee data transfer from HR and timekeeping to payroll systems.
• Design and maintain automation tools using Excel VBA, macros, Power Query and scripting.
• Implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to streamline payroll validation and reporting processes.
• Create automated reconciliation tools to validate payroll inputs before payroll processing cycles.
  
  

Reporting & Payroll Analytics

• Build and maintain payroll operational dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Develop exception reports to detect data inconsistencies, missing records or payroll anomalies.
• Provide data insights to payroll leadership to support payroll governance and operational improvements.
  
  

Shared Services Technical Support

• Provide technical payroll support to the global shared services payroll team.
• Work with the global payroll teams to gather user requirements, generate specification documents and create service desk tickets.
• Assist payroll analysts in resolving complex payroll system and data issues.
• Support system upgrades, payroll testing cycles and integration changes.
• Document payroll automation tools, validation processes and technical workflows.
  
  

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes through automation, data analytics, and system optimization.
• Lead initiatives to reduce manual payroll validation and reconciliation activities.
• Support payroll transformation projects including system integration improvements and automation implementation.
  
  

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  
  

Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Payroll preferred
• Exposure to common HRIS (such as Oracle HCM Cloud and Workday) and timekeeping system (such as UKG and Ramco)
• Understanding of HR and timekeeping system to Payroll system integrations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (VBA, Macros, Power Query, data automation)
• Experience developing RPA solutions (UiPath, Power Automate, or similar tools)
• Strong data analysis, validation and reconciliation skills
• Ability to create automated reporting and exception management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system and payroll data issues
• Strong attention to detail and payroll data integrity
• Ability to operate in a shared services and cross-functional environment
• Excellent documentation and process improvement capabilities
• Experience in global or regional payroll shared services
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or transformations
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, audit controls and payroll governance frameworks
  
  

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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