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Payroll Analyst

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Mar 18, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14884P
Working Title	Payroll Analyst
Department	FD-Payroll
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary	$48,000+ (commensurate with experience)
Posting Date	03/18/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	04/12/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	Payroll Technician II
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in higher education. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Position Summary	The Payroll Analyst position is part of a customer-focused team responsible for oversight and processing of the University of Georgia ( UGA) payroll (approximately 25,500 W-2s generated). Responsibilities include preparation, updating, and maintaining payroll-related records, data files for payroll processing, as well as the resolution of payroll issues and customer service. This position will prepare the payroll by analyzing queries and reports in the OneUSG Connect system and resolving any issues, processing off-cycle payments to employees, and processing summer pay exception requests. This position will notify distributed departments of payroll errors and determine the best path to resolution. Responsibilities also include updating and maintaining Time Reporter data, proactively analyzing system data to determine pay inconsistencies, and working with both distributed units at UGA and Payroll Analysts at the University System of Georgia Shared Services Center ( SSC) to resolve any payroll-related errors on the biweekly payroll. This position must be flexible and have the ability to be productive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment and meet stringent production deadlines. This position coordinates between the University System of Georgia ( USG), the Shared Services Center ( SSC), and UGA distributed departments regarding payroll-related issues, including time and labor payroll processing, time reporter data updates, and general time reporting questions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Ability to plan, organize, and schedule duties to meet rigid deadlines and changing priorities Detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal and collaborative work style and the ability to develop effective working relationships and demonstrate commitment to being a team player Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information Excellent organizational and time management skills Proficient to advanced experience with Microsoft applications Excellent research and problem-solving skills Verbal and written communication skills Customer Service Skills Knowledge of practices and procedures related to payroll administration Experience with PeopleSoft based HCM software, or other HRMS software programs Experience processing payroll in a Higher Education setting
Physical Demands	Normal office duties
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	Yes
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Run and analyze Payroll Time and Labor queries and reports to process the biweekly and monthly payrolls. Find errors and resolve all issues prior to confirming payroll. Contact distributed departments to inform them of the corrections that have been made.
Percentage of time	30

Duties/Responsibilities

Run reports and queries to monitor Payroll and Time Reporter Data to ensure all employees are set up correctly in OneUSG Connect.
Proactively analyze Time Reporter Data and Payroll Data compared with Job Data to avoid payroll errors.

Update Time Reporter data and Time and Absence Approvers based on tickets and approvals.

Processes retro start date changes to ensure Time and Labor pages are updated correctly.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for the off-cycle payroll process.
Reviews off-cycle checks to approve or deny the payments and ensures the forms are filled out completely and accurately.
Runs queries and reports in OneUSG Connect to determine root cause and resolve any errors.

Monitors and communicates on all unclaimed checks beyond 90 days.
Responsible for the annual escheatment process to send unclaimed checks to the state.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Research and answer questions from the distributed departments using the Service Now ticketing system.
Monitor Time and Labor tickets to ensure all tickets are resolved in a timely manner or are assigned to the appropriate resource.

Continuously collaborates with other Payroll Analysts and Payroll Accountants on best practices and process improvement

Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Processes Summer Pay Exceptions utilizing the MSS Exception Process.
Ensure payments are in line with the 33.33% and 11.11% before processing.
Adds payments as an earnings adjustment in OneUSG Connect

Monitors payments to Americorps participants to ensure we are complying with the federal regulations regarding pay and taxes.
Adds adjustments as earnings adjustments to the payroll.

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