SAP PAYROLL FUNCTIONAL ANALYST III, BUworks, Finance

Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community.

The SAP Payroll Functional Analyst will be part of a high performing and dynamic Information Services & Technology (IS&T) organization providing innovative solutions utilizing the SAP Payroll and Human Capital Management modules. This role focuses on SAP configuration within Payroll (PY), with oversite into the areas of Time (TM), Personnel Administration (PA), Organizational Management (OM), and Benefits (BE) modules. The SAP Payroll Functional Analyst will have experience in overall Payroll activities, Human Resource policies, and SAP Technologies and best practices, including, but not limited to, SAP ERP, Business Suite on HANA, Payroll Control Center, ESS/MSS, SAP Fiori, S4/HANA, and SuccessFactors. In addition, the SAP Payroll Analyst will have experience with BSI Tax Software, W-2 processing, concurrent employment, and researching SAP Notes.

This position has remote/hybrid options to be discussed during the interview process Typical activities will include:

  • Working in a collaborative environment with functional analysts, developers, and clients to deliver robust solutions that follow SAP best practices.
  • Execute and configure Payroll related objects including wage types, payroll and time schemas, and tax data.
  • Strategic analysis and functional design documentation based on business requirements.
  • Participating in project implementations.
  • Monitoring, prioritizing, and working on product backlogs and support tickets.
  • Define and execute test phases of payroll runs, parallel payrolls, and fiscal and year-end processing.

Required Skills

  • B.A./B.S. in an applicable field or comparable experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with SAP Payroll, HCM and other SAP Tools and Technologies.

Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:

  • Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
  • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.

Check out and for more information!

Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge and practice grows, we will ensure that our Mission, Vision, & Practices remain equitable and welcoming to all.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Posted 2026-01-20

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