Payroll Project Analyst

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best — provide compassionate, high-quality patient care. We are committed to fostering a culture of service excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our employees are supported, valued, and given opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Implements process and system improvements, provides technical systems support, and coordinates the use of reporting tools, training aids, and research tools related to payroll operations. Supports all payroll functions and ensures documentation of department processes including systems, pay rules, tax setups, and year-end activities.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes business requirements and develops or approves design specifications for payroll and/or timekeeping systems.

• Ensures system configurations meet specifications and validates results of system conversions, upgrades, and enhancements.

• Communicates with field operations and supports policies and procedures related to payroll, time and attendance, and leave entitlement issues.

• Applies advanced tools and technology to design and develop complex ad-hoc reports for facilities, leadership, and regulatory agencies.

• Identifies opportunities to streamline and automate payroll processes through technical and analytical expertise.

• Develops and delivers training materials to enhance knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and payroll-related practices.

• Maintains documentation of payroll processes, systems configurations, and compliance requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of system development, system conversion, and project management methodologies.

• Advanced report writing and Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

• Intermediate understanding of computer logic and data structures.

• Knowledge of SAP and/or Kronos systems.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to travel as needed (minimal; approximately 0%).

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Business Management. (Required)

• Equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree. (May be considered)

Licenses/Certifications

• None required upon hire.

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of experience in IS/Payroll, project management, report writing, and system conversion. (Required)

• Experience handling payroll for a multi-state and multi-entity organization. (Required)

• Experience processing payroll in SAP and/or Kronos. (Preferred)