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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 1 day ago

Deputy Director of Payroll and Benefits, UT System Administration

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$115K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Deputy Director of Payroll to manage daily payroll operations across the UT System. This role involves overseeing payroll processing, compliance, and audit support while ensuring timely and accurate payroll, benefits, and retirement contributions.

Health CareHigher EducationMedical

Responsibilities

Manage daily payroll processing across pay frequencies and employee groups

Identify and influence prioritization of process and system optimizations

Serve as liaison to campus payroll offices, resolving issues and promoting consistent practices

Lead audit and reconciliation activities, off-cycle payments, and year-end processing

Troubleshoot payroll errors in Oracle Cloud and coordinate testing and fixes with UT HR and DTS (IT) teams

Use Oracle reports, Excel, and third-party tools to analyze and validate payroll data, trends, and detect anomalies

Support compliance through documentation, internal controls, and audit preparation

Help develop training content and maintain payroll operating procedures

Lead functional testing and process changes during system updates and projects

Prepare ad hoc reports and support dashboard development, requirements elicitation

Supervise payroll staff, providing training, support, and performance management

Act as operational lead during the Executive Director’s absence

Qualification

Payroll managementERP system experienceAnalytical skillsOracle Cloud experienceCPPFPC certificationCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Administration, or a related field

5–7 years of payroll or HRIS experience with operational accountability

Deep knowledge of payroll, tax, and reporting regulations

Strong technical and operational depth including ERP system experience (e.g., Banner, SAP, Oracle)

Analytical and reporting skills using Excel and other reporting tools

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines

Strong knowledge of enterprise systems and HR/payroll integrations

Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with large data sets

Proven ability to resolve system or payroll issues under time constraints

Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

Oracle Cloud experience preferred

Proficiency with Oracle OBIEE / OTBI, BI Publisher or similar reporting tools

CPP or FPC certification

Familiarity with federal and multi-state compliance obligations, including FLSA and IRS regulations, retirement deductions, wage reporting, payroll and income taxes

Experience supporting audits, periodic software patching and upgrade intake, and payroll testing

Experience in higher education or complex public-sector environments

Benefits

Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families

Generous retirement benefits

A wide variety of professional development opportunities

Supportive work and family benefits

Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax

Company

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.

Founded in 1911

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees