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Strategic Programs Senior Analyst

Accenture

Accenture

IT
Posted on Sep 2, 2025

Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world.

Our Corporate Functions people offer the essential expertise to deliver high performance to our clients. Whether you work directly with clients or manage important internal initiatives and efforts, you’ll find amazing opportunities to make a measurable difference. Build a career at a company that can take you anywhere—join the Accenture Adventure.

Role Description:

  • Process Optimization
    • Create/develop and or maintain reporting solutions and analytics for payroll and payroll related processes such as risk and compliance, specific initiatives etc.
    • Streamline processes and enhance efficiency based on data-driven recommendations.
    • Collaborate/partner with CIO/Operations teams/Others to implement specific tools/processes within the payroll organization (Gen AI Tools, Mission Control, others)
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation:
    • Utilizing advanced analytical techniques to analyze payroll data, identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
    • Work with local teams to address specific needs and provide potential solutions within the areas of automation/analytics.
    • Act as SME on payroll metrics whenever required.
    • Review data for accuracy and requestor authorization; act on discrepancies instead of processing incomplete or unauthorized requests.
  • Reporting and Dashboard Development: Designing and maintaining comprehensive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to stakeholders.


Important Skills:

Skills & Knowledge Required

Skills / Knowledge

Mandatory Vs Preferred

Measure of Skill Proficiency

Evaluation Methodology

Payroll Knowledge

Preferred

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Interview

Payroll Systems and CRM/Workflow tools (SNOW / WQM / CRM etc.)

Preferred

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Interview

Microsoft Excel

Mandatory

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Practice

Communication Skills

Mandatory

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Interview

Spanish Language Knowledge

Preferred

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Interview

Data Modelling / Analytics (Example: PowerBI / Tableau / MS Access)

Mandatory

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Practice

Microsoft PowerApps

Mandatory

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Practice

Power Query

Mandatory

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Practice

Automation

Preferred

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Practice

PMO – Product Owner

Preferred

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Interview

Stakeholder Management

Mandatory

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Interview

Problem solving skills (Analytical skills / Collaborative thinking/ Adaptable to change)

Mandatory

Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation

Interview

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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