Payroll Analyst

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate payroll processing and data integrity. This onsite role supports onboarding/offboarding and answers payroll inquiries with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities include reconciling timekeeping data, meeting payroll deadlines, and auditing processes. The ideal candidate has 1 year in an administrative or related role and familiarity with payroll systems, HRIS, and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of professional experience in administrative or related role.
• Payroll processing or timekeeping experience preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar HRIS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and on time.
• Review and reconcile payroll, timekeeping, and attendance data.
• Research and resolve payroll or timekeeping discrepancies.
• Process payroll adjustments, reversals, and direct deposit corrections.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are properly authorized and compliant.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.
• Provide training and support to managers and employees on payroll policies.
• Respond promptly to payroll-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with payroll team to ensure coverage.
• Support payroll audits, reporting, and data integrity initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft HRIS

Job description

Overview

Bring precision and problem-solving together in a Payroll Analyst role that supports employees across the organization.

Work Style: Onsite

Location: Gainesville, FL

FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for processing time and attendance data with a high level of accuracy while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The role supports data integrity through review and resolution of payroll discrepancies and provides timely responses to payroll-related inquiries. This position assists with day-to-day operations, audits, and special projects, contributing to efficient payroll processing and continuous improvement of practices. The Payroll Analyst also supports onboarding and offboarding activities while maintaining confidentiality and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Processes payroll transactions accurately and ensures timely completion of payroll functions.
• Reviews and reconciles payroll, timekeeping, and attendance data for assigned departments or cost centers.
• Monitors payroll deadlines and researches and resolves payroll and timekeeping discrepancies.
• Processes payroll adjustments, reversals, manual checks, and direct deposit corrections as needed.
• Ensures payroll transactions are properly authorized, documented, and compliant with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Provides training and support to managers and employees on payroll policies, procedures, and timekeeping systems.
• Responds to payroll-related inquiries in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
• Collaborates with payroll team members to ensure operational consistency and adequate coverage.
• Supports payroll audits, reporting, and data integrity initiatives to maintain accurate employee records.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience in an administrative, operational, business support, or related role.
• Previous payroll processing experience preferred, ideally in a healthcare or similarly complex environment.
• Experience working with payroll, timekeeping, or attendance systems preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.