Sr. HRIS Analyst-Payroll (UGK & Oracle HCM Cloud)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior HRIS Analyst – Payroll Systems serves as the lead functional and technical analyst supporting enterprise payroll and workforce management technology, with primary ownership of UKG Pro Workforce Management (formerly UKG Dimensions / Workforce Central) and Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll. The role manages the UKG environment, including configuration of payroll to include pay rules, attendance, Advance Scheduling, accrual, and leave rules; user security; reporting; and implementation of new capabilities, while also supporting full payroll lifecycle processing within Oracle HCM Cloud. Acting as a subject matter expert across time, pay, and payroll integrations, this position coordinates data flow between UKG, Oracle Payroll, and related downstream systems, ensuring accurate calculations, compliance, and operational continuity. The analyst provides day-to-day technical support, resolves complex system issues, and leads root-cause analysis to stabilize production operations. The role also serves as the primary functional and technical resource during upgrade activities, testing, and post-go-live sustainment. In partnership with Payroll, HR Operations, Finance, and IT, the position drives process improvements, automation, and governance practices that enhance workforce productivity, strengthen controls, and ensure a reliable employee pay experience.

Requirements

Primary ownership of UKG Pro Workforce Management (formerly UKG Dimensions / Workforce Central) and Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll.
Manages the UKG environment, including configuration of payroll to include pay rules, attendance, Advance Scheduling, accrual, and leave rules; user security; reporting; and implementation of new capabilities.
Supports full payroll lifecycle processing within Oracle HCM Cloud.
Subject matter expert across time, pay, and payroll integrations.
Coordinates data flow between UKG, Oracle Payroll, and related downstream systems.
Provides day-to-day technical support.
Resolves complex system issues.
Leads root-cause analysis.
Serves as the primary functional and technical resource during upgrade activities, testing, and post-go-live sustainment.
Drives process improvements, automation, and governance practices.

Responsibilities

Serves as the lead functional and technical analyst supporting enterprise payroll and workforce management technology.
Primary ownership of UKG Pro Workforce Management and Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll.
Manages the UKG environment, including configuration of payroll to include pay rules, attendance, Advance Scheduling, accrual, and leave rules; user security; reporting; and implementation of new capabilities.
Supports full payroll lifecycle processing within Oracle HCM Cloud.
Acts as a subject matter expert across time, pay, and payroll integrations.
Coordinates data flow between UKG, Oracle Payroll, and related downstream systems, ensuring accurate calculations, compliance, and operational continuity.
Provides day-to-day technical support, resolves complex system issues, and leads root-cause analysis to stabilize production operations.
Serves as the primary functional and technical resource during upgrade activities, testing, and post-go-live sustainment.
Drives process improvements, automation, and governance practices in partnership with Payroll, HR Operations, Finance, and IT.

Benefits

Medical insurance (UT SELECT Medical, free for employees)
Dental insurance (three plan options)
Vision insurance (two plan options)
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Retirement plans (Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, voluntary retirement programs)
Paid Time Off (128 to 208 hours)
Extended Illness Bank (8 hours accrued per month)
Paid Family Leave (up to 240 hours)
12 paid holidays
Employee discounts (services, tickets, gym membership)