Payroll & HR Analytics Specialist

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Department of Neurology seeks a Payroll Analyst to administer complex payroll, compensation, and leave for faculty, staff, and trainees, ensuring accurate, timely pay in compliance with university, state, and federal requirements. The role also conducts HR analytics, prepares reports, and supports planning.

This is a hybrid position with collaboration across UW central partners and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and payroll/fiscal administration experience.
• Experience with payroll, compensation, time and leave in an academic/healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of university policies and HR/payroll systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer complex payroll for faculty, staff, and trainees ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform payroll reconciliation, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Analyze compensation actions and distributions across programs and funding.
• Develop HR reports and dashboards to support planning and decision-making.
• Provide guidance on leave options (FMLA, state leave) and payroll impacts.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR analytics

Data reconciliation

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Public Administration

Tools

Workday

FIS

CTM

Job description

The University of Washington's Department of Neurology seeks a Payroll Analyst to administer complex payroll, compensation, and leave for faculty, staff, and trainees, ensuring accurate, timely pay in compliance with university, state, and federal requirements. The role also conducts HR analytics, prepares reports, and supports planning.

This is a hybrid position with collaboration across UW central partners and departments.