Division Payroll Specialist - University of Kentucky : Job Details

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky, Office of the Vice President for Student Success is currently seeking a Division Payroll Specialist to assist with human resources and payroll support. This position will report to the Lead Payroll Specialist in the Student Success Business Office, which serves as the centralized and primary business and human resource hub for the more than 400 staff employees and 1,500+ student employees in the Office for Student Success.

Primary job responsibilities will include: creating hiring proposals and on-boarding new employees; off-boarding staff and students; processing payroll actions; reviewing and maintaining payroll data; creating and reviewing reports associated with employee compensation; and coordinating with various University entities to ensure payroll requests are processed in a timely and accurate manner. The Division Payroll Specialist will primarily be responsible for all payroll support within their assigned units, but will work as part of the Payroll Team, collaborating to stay abreast of human resource and payroll policy updates, assisting in the fulfillment of team goals, and cover responsibilities of other colleagues, as needed.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable to changes and have exceptional customer service orientation with strong verbal and written communication, listening, problem-solving, time management, and decision-making skills. We are seeking an individual who is motivated with strong interpersonal skills and can build strong working relationships with individuals and groups. This individual must work well independently and within a team environment and possess strong technical skills in SAP and Excel.

The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit:

Position will primarily work normal business hours 8 a.m-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and is eligible to be considered for a hybrid work schedule.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, SAP, and knowledge of UK business regulations and policies.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

None.

Deadline to Apply 01/01/2025 Our University Community

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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.