Temporary Payroll Coordinator

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles. The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants with prior employment with UC or UC Irvine, please include this work experience on both your application and resume. Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.

Requirements

Experience processing payroll transactions and maintaining employee payroll records with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Knowledge of payroll regulations, policies, procedures, and timekeeping systems.
Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

Process payroll transactions including employee data changes, salary cost transfers, fund changes, separations, and off-cycle payroll requests while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Administer bi-weekly and monthly payroll through the Time Reporting System (TRS), reviewing timesheets for accuracy and timely submission.
Analyze payroll discrepancies, overpayment/underpayment reports, and funding distributions; research issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Serve as the Department Time Administrator (DTA), communicating payroll updates and procedures to employees and supervisors while collaborating with system administrators to resolve issues.