Payroll Lead
 University of California - Riverside | |
$61,000 - $95,350
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 United States, California, Oakland | |
| 1111 Franklin Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 08, 2025 | |
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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. | |