Personnel/Payroll Analyst

Personnel/Payroll Analyst

Physics Department

Summary of Job Details

Under general supervision, the Financial Analyst is responsible for interpreting and implementing new and frequently changing campus and federal policies and procedures in regard to employment and payroll administration. Utilizes a solid understanding of UC academic and staff HR concepts and policies to provide guidance to employees, supervisors, and department administration. As a member of the Physics payroll/personnel team, is jointly responsible for the analyses and resolution of a wide variety of human resources issues of moderate scope and complexity. This position is directly responsible for initiating ladder faculty sabbatical and buy-out requests as well as all summer salary and other additional compensation and managing these transactions in UCPath and GUS. Is fully responsible for hiring and payroll activities for Unit 18, Academic Coordinators and Teaching Associates, as well as additional academic and staff titles as needed. Collaborates with and provides back-up support to the other members of the payroll team.

Required Qualification

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

1-3 years of working experience with finance policies, practices, and systems.

Less than 1 year of experience administering payroll.

Less than 1 year of experience analyzing and interpreting policy.

Less than 1 year experience maintaining confidential information and exercising good judgment.

Ability to interpret and apply campus and system-wide policies and procedures which govern academic HR.

Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations to PIs and unit management.

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrated organization, time management, and proactive problem solving skills.

Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple competing deadlines.

Special Conditions of Employment

This is a Career position with an end date as it is funded on soft money and is expected to be for one year from the start date with the possibility of extension. The position will be reviewed on an annual basis for extension.

Satisfactory conviction history background check.

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm

UC Santa Barbara 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.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Application review begins 11/25/24

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #74213