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Payroll HRIS Analyst

The Fountain Group
Phoenix, AZ Other
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Payroll HRIS Analyst for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Phoenix, AZ. Details for the position are as follows:
  • $80k - $90k based on experience!
  • Direct hire position - (remote, onsite 1x minimum a month)
  • Responsible for:
    • 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 the 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.
    • Required Qualifications:
  • 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.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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