Strategic Payroll & Compliance Analyst

Adelante Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelante Healthcare in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ad-hoc reporting with accuracy and timeliness. You will handle ACA reporting and quarterly/year-end tasks while supporting related accounting functions.

The role requires at least three years in electronic payroll processing, strong data integrity in HRIS, and excellent communication. Candidates must be fluent in English and hold a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card for applicable sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in electronic payroll processing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with ACA payroll reporting requirements.
• Experience with quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Understanding of payroll taxes, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Experience reconciling payroll general ledgers.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be able to prepare reports and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills (Windows, MS Office, payroll data systems).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential, accurate, up-to-date payroll files.
• Prepare, process, and distribute payroll accurately and timely.
• Calculate monthly provider incentives.
• Support high data integrity of HRIS data through regular audits; troubleshoot irregularities; partner with People Services to correct discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reporting per state and federal guidelines.
• Research and prepare payroll analysis, projections, internal reports as required.
• Communicate directly with internal personnel and employees about payroll questions, changes, payments, and deductions.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Attend instructional programs and seminars to update knowledge of payroll laws/procedures.
• Work directly with external auditors as needed.
• Assist with preparation of the annual audit.

Skills

Payroll processing

ACA reporting

GAAP understanding

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Payroll systems

Job description

Adelante Healthcare in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ad-hoc reporting with accuracy and timeliness. You will handle ACA reporting and quarterly/year-end tasks while supporting related accounting functions.

The role requires at least three years in electronic payroll processing, strong data integrity in HRIS, and excellent communication. Candidates must be fluent in English and hold a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card for applicable sites.