Provider Compensation & Payroll Specialist

University of Southern California; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a Provider Compensation Coordinator to assist with payroll processing, respond to inquiries, review provider contracts, and prepare invoices for independent contractors. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely payments, and strong collaboration with HR and accounting teams.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience), payroll experience in a hospital or medical group setting, and solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or 3 years of experience in lieu of education.
• Requires 1 year of hospital or medical group payroll experience or as a payroll coordinator or similar role.
• Intermediate Excel knowledge; comfortable processing timesheets and payroll adjustments.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and numerical/analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Review provider compensation contracts and prepare monthly/quarterly invoices for independent contractors.
• Produce reports for management and perform payroll analyses to identify variances and discrepancies.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation to support audit readiness and compliance.

Skills

Payroll coordination

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

University of Southern California seeks a Provider Compensation Coordinator to assist with payroll processing, respond to inquiries, review provider contracts, and prepare invoices for independent contractors. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely payments, and strong collaboration with HR and accounting teams.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience), payroll experience in a hospital or medical group setting, and solid Excel skills.