Payroll Analyst (Financial Services) Job at Robert Half in Glendale

Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll systems and reporting for healthcare operations in Glendale, California. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate payroll data, and providing insightful analytics to support operational decisions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in payroll management, multi-state payroll systems, and financial reporting, particularly within the healthcare sector. Prepare, review, and submit payroll-based journal files for healthcare clients, ensuring all hours, job codes, pay types, and census data are accurate. - Monitor submission deadlines and resolve discrepancies by collaborating with facility administrators and payroll teams. - Maintain and update general ledger mappings to ensure proper payroll cost allocations and accurate financial postings. - Conduct audits and provide support during month-end financial close, troubleshooting payroll journal entries as needed. - Configure and manage payroll systems, including user permissions, integrations, and system setups for new clients. - Identify and implement improvements to payroll workflows and system configurations to optimize efficiency. - Generate and maintain reports that analyze labor costs, overtime, staffing compliance, and productivity trends. - Support client onboarding processes by setting up payroll systems, mapping financial data, and validating information. - Ensure compliance with all payroll regulations and maintain detailed documentation for audit purposes. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle payroll management, preferably within the healthcare industry. - Expertise in multi-state payroll systems and operations. - Proficiency in handling payroll for organizations with 101-500 employees. - Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll platforms. - Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial mapping. - Exceptional attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough audits. - Advanced analytical skills to interpret labor costs and staffing data. - We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. net for more information. © M/F/Disability/Veterans.