Payroll Specialist

Irvine, CA


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10078574

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Payroll Analyst

Location: Irvine, CA


Pay: $30-$35/hr


Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).



Position Overview

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting and executing payroll operations, with a primary focus on provider (Doctor/Clinician) payroll processes. This role manages payroll activities related to provider compensation, including contract setup, incentive calculations, draws/advances, and final pay processing. The Payroll Analyst will collaborate closely with Operations, Legal, Accounting, HR, and IT teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while delivering exceptional customer service and issue resolution.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of progressive payroll experience, strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience supporting multi-state payroll environments. Workday Payroll experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • 4–6 years of progressive payroll experience with hands-on payroll processing and analysis experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills required, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, IF statements, and data analysis.
  • Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
  • Workday Payroll experience a strong plus, but not required.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPP certification are encouraged to apply.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of relevant payroll experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Understanding of payroll accounting, GAAP principles, and general ledger journal entries.
  • Experience supporting payroll operations within a healthcare, dental, retail, or multi-location environment preferred.
  • Experience with payroll systems, reporting, and data analysis tools.

Major Responsibilities

  • Manage payroll-related inquiries from clinicians and providers through case management ticketing systems, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
  • Support the review, setup, and maintenance of provider (Doctor/Clinician) contracts within the Provider Compensation system.
  • Assist with the setup and maintenance of RDH incentive contracts, including calculation validation and payroll system entry.
  • Support monthly incentive processing and semi-monthly draw/advance payroll activities.
  • Prepare and validate payroll files while ensuring accurate final pay calculations for provider terminations.
  • Process additional compensation payments, including training pay, sick pay, honorariums, and other supplemental earnings, ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals.
  • Assist with provider payroll processes related to overpayment recovery and resolution.
  • Provide payroll guidance and communicate policies and procedures to Regional Partners, Regional Managers, and field teams.
  • Compile payroll data and reports for internal departments and business needs.
  • Maintain compliance with payroll policies, regulatory requirements, and SOX controls.
  • Perform additional payroll-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and best practices.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and recommend solutions.
  • Advanced attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, management, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and resolve issues with limited direction.
  • Customer-service focused with a proactive, process-improvement mindset.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex payroll data.



Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.



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