Payroll Analyst

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 82,752,432 - 142,582,977; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a Payroll Analyst 2 to manage payroll administration, resolve errors, and support campus payroll operations at 3201 in Student Affairs & Admin Services.

The role requires 1–3 years of payroll/finance experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. The position offers full benefits and standard Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00 work hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–3 years of payroll or finance experience.
• Experience processing payroll for a small to medium business.
• Experience responding to basic payroll inquiries.
• Strong initiative, independence, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll administration tasks, resolve payroll errors, maintain records, and handle a large caseload of requests.
• Administer campus-wide work authorization program in accordance with USCIS regulations and university policies.
• Provide training and support to campus payroll staff and other departmental users.
• Assist with special projects, process improvement, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independence

Good judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training

Job description

Position Overview

Payroll Analyst 2
Job Number 40031279. Salary range: $28.88‑$49.76/hr. Work location: Student Affairs & Admin Services – 3201.
Working days: Monday‑Friday, 8:00‑5:00.
Benefits: full benefits.

Job Duties

The Payroll Analyst performs critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving tasks to research, analyze and resolve complex campus payroll and general ledger questions.

• Manage payroll administration tasks, resolve payroll errors, maintain accurate records, and handle a large caseload of requests.
• Administer campus‑wide work authorization program in accordance with USCIS regulations and university policies.
• Provide training and support to campus payroll staff and other departmental users.
• Assist with special projects, process improvement, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.
• 1‑3 years of payroll and/or finance experience.
• Experience processing payroll for a small to medium‑size business.
• Experience responding to basic payroll inquiries.
• Strong initiative, independence, good judgment, and problem‑solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education or government.

Special Conditions

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• UCSB is a tobacco‑free environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodations

The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. For assistance with the application process or accommodations, contact Katherine Abad, Human Resources, 805‑893‑4664 or [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status.

Vaccination Policy

Compliance with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs is required. Covered individuals must be up‑to‑date with required vaccines or provide an exception request by the compliance date. For more information, visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.