Payroll HRIS Analyst

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Payroll HRIS Analyst for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Phoenix, AZ.

• $80k - $90k based on experience!
• Direct hire position - (remote, onsite 1x minimum a month)

• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in business processes and suggest solutions.
• Lead in the review, testing and implementation of HRIS application upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and enhancements.
• Collaborate with business and technical staff to coordinate application of changes and document processes, procedures, and testing results accordingly.
• Document system design and processes for training, reference, and education of payroll staff and employees on processes and system functionality.
• Maintain HRIS system tables and data integrity processes that need improvement.
• Recommend improvements and innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to internal controls.
• Act as project manager to implement large, inter-departmental changes.
• Submit and monitor service request tickets for payroll.
• Develop and maintain queries and reports to support payroll processes and requests from users and management in a timely manner.
• Act as business technical analyst to identify, troubleshoot, resolve HRIS system and reporting issues.
• Setup and maintain Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs); including working with internal and external auditors on process workflows and key audit controls.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Minimum HS Diploma / GED required.
• Proficient with HRIS application.
• Minimum 5 years experience in multi-state payroll processing.
• Configuration, testing, payroll nice to have.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite and Human Resources Information Systems (Workday strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to apply payroll functional knowledge to the HRIS application to troubleshoot and improve business processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Willingness to dive in and research to come up with creative solutions to fix problems or streamline processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload and provide timely follow-up and resolution.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
• Establish and maintain working relationships in a collaborative team environment.