University of California, Merced · 1 day ago
Payroll Analyst (Hybrid)
Merced, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$27.23/hr - $34.04/hr
1+ years expThe University of California, Merced is the newest campus in the UC system, dedicated to providing world-class educational opportunities. The Payroll Analyst will ensure accuracy and efficiency in payroll processes, administer timesheets, and facilitate financial tracking while providing excellent customer service to university employees.
Education
Responsibilities
Perform direct entry into UCPATH Systems for Pay Administration including: One-time pay, additional pay, final pay and within the university payroll framework. Interprets pay policies (for example, vacation, leave of absence, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, et cetera), and ensures appropriate amounts / deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly
Facilitate funding salary cost transfers (direct retro) entries for accurate financial tracking and reporting
Administer timesheets, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to university policies
Enter overpayment requests into UCPATH processes in compliance with regulatory guidelines
Perform payroll check reconciliation to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the university payroll system to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test systems and processes, ensuring their effectiveness and compliance. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes tailored to the unique needs of higher education institutions. Stay informed about industry trends and advancements, particularly in university payroll practices
Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving payroll-related issues for university employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area
1 year of directly related experience
5 years equivalent related experience/education
Functional understanding of financial principles and practices, particularly in facilitating funding salary cost transfers for accurate financial tracking and reporting
Knowledge of payroll processes, including administering timesheets, entering overpayment requests, performing payroll check reconciliation, and interpreting complex pay policies such as vacation, leave of absence, and union contracts
Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and government regulations related to payroll administration, ensuring compliance when entering overpayment requests and interpreting pay policies
Proven ability to contribute to process improvement initiatives within the university payroll system to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide superior customer service, addressing inquiries, and resolving payroll-related issues for university employees in a timely and professional manner
Experience working in Enterprise Solutions (HRMS, Timekeeping platforms) to perform pay administration direct entries and timekeeping functions
Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams in testing systems and processes, as well as adaptability to stay informed about industry trends and advancements in university payroll practices for continuous improvement initiatives tailored to the unique needs of higher education institutions
Knowledge of Payroll Personnel Policy for the University of California (PPSM)
Preferred
Experience working with union related payroll compliance complexities
Demonstrated ability to navigate and perform direct entries within UCPATH Systems for various pay administration tasks, including one-time pay, additional pay, and final pay
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California
Company
University of California, Merced
University of California system and the first American research university of the 21st century.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
Hearst Foundations
2022-01-19Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Daniel Okoli, PhD, MBA, AIA, AUA, NCARB, CEFP
Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
Bhavna Gundamaraju
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