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Payroll Analyst
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25723355 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $54,200 - $83,450 |
Position Information
The Citrus Shared Service Center, as part of the Strategic Operations division and Staff Experience unit, provides technical and professional payroll, personnel, and accounting services to a diverse group of staff, by-agreement instructors, and student employees at UCR University Extension. Payroll functions are decentralized to UCRâs shared service centers, with the Office of the President and University of California UCPath Center providing the computerized payroll system. Citrus Shared Service Center has the responsibility to operate within the policies and procedures established by the Office of the President and in collaboration with the UCPath Center. Payroll-related services include, but are not limited to, onboarding, offboarding, payroll oversight, payroll auditing, time reporting, position management, personnel updates, leave balances, etc. The Payroll Analyst coordinates with Human Resources and Academic Personnel to ensure timely and accurate review, preparation, processing, and auditing of payroll, personnel, and financial transactions. The Payroll Analyst ensures accurate entry and oversight of information for biweekly and monthly payroll processes for student, staff and academic personnel (instructors). The incumbent exercises significant independent judgment in the interpretation of moderately complex regulations and policies related to payroll administration. Maintains personnel and payroll records in accordance with retention policies. Responsible for monitoring UCPath inquiries and escalated inquiries, works on moderately complex payroll issues and provides support on payroll-related matters. The incumbent will provide data analytics for reporting purposes and to assist in identifying trends and process improvement. Additionally, the incumbent will provide support for leave administration, compensation, benefits, records management, recruitment and retention, training and development, recognition, and performance management. **As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Certifications
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| SHRM-CP | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Demonstrated judgment and decision-making skills; verbal, written and active listening communication skills. Uses interpersonal skills and service orientation skills in interactions with customers and colleagues. Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Working knowledge of many payroll processes, policies, and procedures; knowledge of organization-specific computer application programs.
Problem solving, problem identification and reasoning skills.
Intermediate mathematical skills.
Working knowledge of organizational processes, procedures, and understands organizational rules and regulations.
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to prioritize assignments when faced with heavy workload, deadlines, and competing requests for service.
Interpersonal and service-orientation skills to successfully interact with personnel and colleagues.
Ability to analyze complex payroll issues with a timely resolution.
Strong time management skills with proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and priorities.
Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships at every level of the organization.
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Working knowledge of many payroll processes, policies, and procedures; knowledge of organization-specific computer application programs.
Problem solving, problem identification and reasoning skills.
Intermediate mathematical skills.
Working knowledge of organizational processes, procedures, and understands organizational rules and regulations.
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to prioritize assignments when faced with heavy workload, deadlines, and competing requests for service.
Interpersonal and service-orientation skills to successfully interact with personnel and colleagues.
Ability to analyze complex payroll issues with a timely resolution.
Strong time management skills with proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and priorities.
Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships at every level of the organization.
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of UC Staff and Academic Personnel, payroll policies, procedures, and collective bargaining contracts.
Knowledge of UCR payroll applications and processes.
Knowledge of UCR payroll applications and processes.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview