Payroll Clerk-Associate

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

FSAs

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Payroll Clerk to input and process payroll information under direct supervision, supporting departmental operations and reporting. The role involves handling high-volume inquiries, data entry from payroll forms, and ensuring accurate payroll records.

The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, strong customer service, and solid computer skills. On-site work with standard hours is expected, contributing to smooth payroll distribution and

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of payroll concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• A solid customer service acumen and interpersonal skills to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Detail oriented with strong planning and organizational skills while balancing multiple priorities.
• Computer skills proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answers high volume of telephone inquiries from employees, departments and vendors; routes other calls accordingly.
• Completes data entry from payroll forms, time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to computerized payroll system.
• Ensures accuracy of entries including employee name, days worked, overtime earnings if any, date, gross pay, deductions, required withholding's and net earnings.
• Computes withholding's and deductions where multi-state tax laws are involved as well as payments on sales draws and commissions.
• Prepares payroll for distribution; processes purchase requisitions and travel requests/reimbursements.
• Maintains inventory and ordering of office supplies. Sorts and distributes all incoming mail.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll concepts

Customer service

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Communication

Job description

Under direct supervision, responsible for data input and processing of payroll information and records into payroll system. Assists and supports all aspects of departmental operations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Answers high volume of telephone inquiries from employees, departments and vendors; routes other calls accordingly.
• Completes data entry from payroll forms, time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to computerized payroll system.
• Ensures accuracy of entries including employee name, days worked, overtime earnings if any, date, gross pay, deductions, required withholding's and net earnings.
• Computes withholding's and deductions where multi-state tax laws are involved as well as payments on sales draws and commissions.
• Prepares payroll for distribution; processes purchase requisitions and travel requests/reimbursements.
• Maintains inventory and ordering of office supplies. Sorts and distributes all incoming mail.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of payroll concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• A solid customer service acumen and interpersonal skills to effectively work with both internal and external customers and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Detail oriented with strong planning and organizational skills while balancing multiple priorities.
• Computer skills proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Required Skills

• One (1) year related experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8009
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 09/21/2026, 02:57 PM
• Locations 0302 8403 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 10/01/2026, 02:57 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
• Organization B5412 - Payroll Services, B5100 - Financial Planning Services, B5000 - SVP & CFO, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center