Payroll Lead

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Accounting and Finance
Salary: $61,000 - $95,350
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department: Jennifer Farias
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
The Payroll Lead uses skills as a seasoned, experienced, payroll professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures to regularly work on highly complex issues where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Serves as a lead within the department and as subject matter expert or project manager. Recommends and establishes updates to business processes and procedures. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Utilizes contacts within the payroll office and across the organization and UC System. Payroll related services include, but are not limited to, on-boarding, off-boarding, payroll oversight, payroll auditing, time reporting, position management, personnel updates, leave balances, etc. The Payroll Lead 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 Lead 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 judgement 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 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. This position reports to the Payroll Director.

The full salary range for the Payroll Analyst 3 is $61,000 - $106,800 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $61,000 - $95,350 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. For information on how to submit proof of vaccination please visit the EHS Q&A Site.

Please be advised that candidates may be required to complete a skills assessment as part of the interview process.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Required

Minimum Requirements

Thorough knowledge of all payroll processes, policies, and procedures; knowledge of organization-specific computer application programs.

Thorough knowledge of organizational processes, procedures, and possesses a strong understanding of organizational rules and regulations.

Strong judgment and decision-making skills; verbal, written and active listening communication skills. Uses strong interpersonal and service orientation skills in interactions with customers and colleagues. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Problem solving, problem identification, reasoning skills and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.

Strong mathematical skills.


Additional Information:
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.

• 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
PAYROLL ANL 3 006944 20 Jennifer Farias Jennifer Vaughan

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced payroll professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures. Works on complex payroll problems where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Utilizes contacts within the payroll office and across the organization.

Department Custom Scope
The Payroll Lead uses skills as a seasoned, experienced, payroll professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures to regularly work on highly complex issues where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Serves as a lead within the department and as subject matter expert or project manager. Recommends and establishes updates to business processes and procedures. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Utilizes contacts within the payroll office and across the organization and UC System. Payroll related services include, but are not limited to, on-boarding, off-boarding, payroll oversight, payroll auditing, time reporting, position management, personnel updates, leave balances, etc. The Payroll Lead 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 Lead 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 judgement 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 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. This position reports to the Payroll Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

Provides analysis for complex payroll projects, such as verifying tax treaty forms, and resolving non-resident alien payroll issues, complex payroll retroactivity, and various State and Federal regulations. Other complex matters include ensuring vacation, leave of absence, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc., are appropriate and deduction amounts are calculated and applied correctly to the various accounts.

20%

Applies payroll concepts to perform complex analysis regarding pay processing adjustments, including retroactive pay, tax withholding, and overpayments.

15%

Calculates complex terminal pay issues.

10%

Researches, identifies, and corrects invalid pay postings.

10%

Provides training to payroll processors and human resource staff on payroll topics such as payroll processing, workers' comp, payroll system entries, and timekeeping system.

10%

Works with departments to identify special pay-processing requirements for timekeeping payroll and other ancillary payroll systems and programming.

10%

Manages monthly reconciliation of bank payroll accounts.

5%

Coordinates, trains, and advises payroll staff and administrators on inter-organization payroll payments.

5%

Verifies compliance with federal and state payroll requirements.

5%

Participates in audits of internal records, workers compensation, tax filings and related documentation.

5%

Documents payroll processes and procedures.

5%


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