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Albertsons Companies

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Business Analyst – Payroll

Albertsons Companies · Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Payroll Business Analyst supports payroll operations by analyzing processes and data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for automation and improvement. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and the associate experience.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Payroll operationsData analysisProcess mappingAutomationPeopleSoftTime and attendance systemsCase management systemsMicrosoft Office

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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate or bachelor degree and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification being highly desired. A minimum of three years of experience in payroll and HRIS is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical software.

About Albertsons Companies

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Questions about this role

Is this Albertsons Companies role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the

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Why choose us?

  • Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting
  • opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go
  • hand-in-hand!
  • At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a
  • job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the
  • opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that
  • values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers
  • the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly
  • evolving.

Main responsibilities

  • The Payroll Business Analyst supports Payroll operations through a broad
  • understanding of payroll processes, systems, and data. The role analyzes
  • processes and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for
  • improvement, standardization, and automation, and partners across business teams
  • to develop effective solutions. The position supports initiatives that improve
  • accuracy, efficiency, data quality, and the associate experience while enabling
  • reliable and repeatable payroll processing.
  • Analyzes and maps current- and future-state processes to identify
  • inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, standardization, and
  • automation.
  • Analyzes operational data and develops metrics and reporting to identify

trends, measure performance, and provide actionable recommendations.

  • Uses business, technical, and HR expertise to develop solutions that
  • streamline processes, improve data quality, and enhance the associate
  • experience.
  • Applies data, root-cause analysis, and business requirements to evaluate

processes and solutions and support informed decision-making.

  • Collaborates with management and cross-functional teams to implement
  • solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, automation, and operational
  • quality.
  • Partners across front- and back-office teams to understand end-to-end process

interdependencies and develop solutions aligned with best practices.

  • Supports system upgrades and implementations through requirements gathering,

data and process validation, testing, and operational impact analysis.

  • Bridges process, data, and technical knowledge across business teams to

support successful project outcomes.

  • Partners with Project Managers and technical teams to design and implement

new processes and technology.

  • Supports communications, training, and change management efforts to

transition new processes and technology into operations.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

  • Education Level: High School Diploma/GED required. A.A., B.A., or B.S. degree is
  • strongly desired, and a Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) is desirable.

Experience Level: Three or more years Payroll and HRIS experience

Skills and Experiences

  • Advanced analytical/research skills to resolve issues quickly and to

continually review and change practices for maximum efficiency.

  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar software is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of time and attendance and case management systems.
  • Strong Microsoft office experience (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changes.
  • Accurate, detail oriented and ability to multitask.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to have the appropriate level of
  • interaction with customers interpreting procedures, policies, and technical
  • applications.
  • High degree of initiative and motivation; self-starter able to take direction

when needed and pivot based on changing priorities.

  • Proven team player.
  • Excellent customer service skills and a strong sense of urgency.
  • Strong judgment and decision-making skills to ensure all tasks are performed

timely, legally and ethically

  • Must be able to manage confidential information and maintain

confidentiality.

We also provide a variety of benefits including

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership

with Stream

  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical,

Dental, 401k and more!)

  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please

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Benefits

  • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
  • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the

communities we serve

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Values

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  • Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail.  Committed
  • to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a
  • unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire
  • well-being.  We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
  • Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a
  • leading food and drug retailer in the U.S.  We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732
  • pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing
  • plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners
  • include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United
  • Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star
  • Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community
  • Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
  • Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep
  • local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no
  • matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of
  • the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has
  • equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their
  • and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

  • Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and
  • bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work
  • performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job
  • description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division,
  • and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills
  • of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official
  • job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the
  • basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability,
  • veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other
  • basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the
  • Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
  • conviction records.
  • We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like
  • to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance
  • completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option
  • #4).

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This listing comes from Albertsons Companies's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 4 Oct 2026.