SENIOR PAYROLL ASSOCIATE MULTIPLE OPENINGS (UCPATH)

UCPATH CENTER
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The UCPath Center is the University of California's shared services center in Riverside, CA. The UCPath Center manages the payroll, benefits, and other human resources transactions for more than 200,000 UC employees working across ten UC campuses, five medical centers, three national labs and more. The staff at the UCPath Center work in a variety of areas including business operations, customer service, quality management, technology, training, human resources and communications. Learn more about the UCPath Center

POSITION SUMMARY
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.
Responsibilities

50% - Applies payroll concepts to perform complex analysis regarding pay processing adjustments, including retroactive pay, tax withholding, deductions, garnishments and overpayment.

Documents payroll processes and procedures. Updates internal documents to ensure all processes are aligned and current. Provides analysis for complex payroll projects, defect resolution such as verifying tax compliance, resolving payroll issues, and various State and Federal regulations. Other complex matters
include addition to specialty payments, taxation and benefits. Requires in depth analysis of payroll files, interface error logs, and monitoring audit reports during the processing cycle.

20% - Coordinates, trains, and advises payroll staff and external partner administrators on interorganization payroll processes with UC Policy understanding as well as PeopleSoft processes. Provides training to payroll processors for UC Staff and Academic processor on payroll topics such as preparation of payroll including labor distribution records, vacation and sick leave accrual, deductions, garnishments, overtime and withholding status.

20% - Serves as a department lead on the daily basis. Provides internal training to new team members. Works closely with supervisor, managers, leadership, Office of the President, IT and external partners to ensure all parties are aligned before any changes are made to system and processes. Review processes and find ways to streamline where needed.

Provide assistance and support to team members and new hires to ensure tools/resources and proper access to systems.

10% - Engage in cross collaboration and teamwork with work groups across UCPath.

Responsible for updating internal process documents with legislation, taxation and process changes.

Support all Payroll activities and act as subject matter expert and respond timely to escalated issues, questions, trends.

Escalates to leadership of potential or expected processing or compliance related issues.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of all payroll processes, policies, state and federal laws and regulations and procedures; knowledge of organization-specific computer application programs. Experience and proficient in the PeopleSoft HCM.
  
• Ability to exercise critical judgment in defining and developing system requirements and implementing polices and processes. Ability to promote and implement changes to current practices and processes.
  
• Ability to prioritize, streamline and accomplish assigned projects. Ability to maintain flexibility and quickly address changing priorities.
  
• Demonstrates advanced problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to accomplish assigned projects without compromising the integrity of the UCPath Center and/or University of California policies and procedures. Ability to think strategically and focus on the accomplishment of the UCPath Center mission and priorities.
  
• Strong mathematical skills.
  
  Education
  Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
  
  SALARY AND BENEFITS
  Salary: The recommended salary range is $67,000 - $73,000. Commensurate with experience.
  
  Payroll Title: Payroll Anl 3 Job Grade: 20
  
  Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by UCPath Center visit: Benefits of Working for UC
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
  
  JOB CLOSE DATE
  For first consideration, please apply by: December 2, 2022. The position will be open until filled.
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP
  
  Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy
  
  August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral. UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
  
  EEO STATEMENT
  The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC nondiscrimination policy.
  
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