Beyond Blue

Job Posting Title:

Payroll and Workforce Management Analyst Lead

Requisition Number:

R-000002953

Department Name:

Director, Payroll

Work Location:

Pavilion

Grade Level:

9

Type of Position:

Regular

Position Time Status:

Full time

Equivalency Link

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Description:

Job Summary

Leads enterprise payroll and workforce management operations, applying deep knowledge of payroll regulations, systems, and best practices to drive accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processes. Partners with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders to shape payroll strategy, develop operational objectives, and implement process improvements. Exercises independent judgment on complex payroll and workforce management issues, mentoring team members and guiding decision-making across the department. Oversees payroll governance, analytics, and reporting to support executive leadership in strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Essential Functions

• Manages, executes on, and resolves issues related to end-to-end payroll processing, including wage calculations, deductions, time sheet processing, and payroll adjustments.

• Leads payroll audits and ensures all records and processes meet regulatory and internal standards, providing guidance to team members.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, staying current on regulatory changes.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records, including salary, tax withholdings, and deductions, and oversees record-keeping standards for the team.

• Generates, analyzes, and distributes payroll and tax reports, identifying trends and recommending improvements.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and workforce management issues, applying diagnostic and analytical techniques to resolve highly varied challenges.

• Coordinates and participates in payroll audits, analysis, and ensuring records and processes meet auditing standards.

• Provides training and support to payroll staff to ensure knowledge of procedures, regulations, and best practices.

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, serving as project lead on payroll or workforce management projects impacting multiple disciplines.

• Develop and implement payroll process improvements, leveraging data and analytics to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Experience Requirement

7+ years of experience in Payroll Administration or related field

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.