SAP Business Systems Analyst - HCM - Payroll

Business Systems Analyst - HCM-Payroll
Location: Savannah/Ellabell, GA – 5-days Onsite
Company Overview:
Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA), the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis.
HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group.
At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations.
If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation.
Role Overview:

The SAP HCM / HR Payroll Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions with a strong focus on SAP HR, particularly U.S. Payroll and Time Management. This role ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing while aligning HR system capabilities with evolving business requirements.

Acting as both a functional and technical expert, the specialist drives the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of SAP U.S. Payroll and Time Management processes. This includes configuring system features, troubleshooting payroll and time‑related issues, and implementing updates that support HR operations across the organization.

The role collaborates closely with HR teams and global partners—including Korea Headquarters—to adopt best practices, harmonize system standards, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance workforce management. By combining deep HR knowledge with strong SAP expertise, the specialist plays a vital role in enabling efficient, compliant, and high‑quality payroll and time administration.

Key Responsibilities:System Maintenance & Support:

• Maintain and enhance SAP HCM modules, including U.S. Payroll and Time Management.
• Ensure accurate and timely bi‑weekly payroll execution.
• Review and validate new employee information to ensure payroll setup readiness.

Business Analysis & Requirements:

• Lead requirement‑gathering and fit‑gap analysis to define effective system solutions.
• Convert business needs into detailed functional specifications.
• Facilitate workshops with end users and stakeholders to refine processes.

Incident & Change Management:

• Resolve system incidents, defects, and customization issues.
• Monitor system interfaces and ensure accurate data replication across platforms.
• Manage application enhancements and continuous system improvements.

Testing & Documentation:

• Prepare integration test scenarios and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Create and maintain clear documentation for system processes and configurations.

Collaboration:

• Partner closely with global HR teams and external service providers.
• Maintain on‑site presence near key HR users to support daily operational needs.

Must‑Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of SAP HCM configuration and support experience, with a strong focus on U.S. Payroll
• Hands‑on experience in ERP project execution and management
• Proficient in SAP HR and Time Management modules
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll processes, rules, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and lead user workshops

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications:

• Professional HR certifications such as PHR
• Experience working in manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with global HR processes and collaboration with Korean HQ or international teams
• Broader exposure to multi‑country HCM processes or global payroll support

Team Culture:

• Highly collaborative and transparent environment, with open communication and cross-functional teamwork as core expectations.
• Primary communication happens through Microsoft Teams, emphasizing quick alignment, shared documentation, and real-time collaboration.
• Supportive and mentorship-oriented culture—while not a formal leadership role, the analyst is expected to guide junior team members and coach regional super users during UAT and training.
• Diverse, matrixed team structure including a Program Manager, SAP Functional Analysts (SD/MM & FI), a Technical Developer, and regional Super Users—creating a structured but cooperative environment.
• Strong emphasis on clear documentation and traceability, reinforcing a disciplined, process-oriented culture.
• Values adaptability, continuous learning, and open communication, making resistance to collaboration or unwillingness to learn a poor cultural fit.

Base Salary Range: $76,300 - $100,000