Job Abstract

Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and delays in schedules.

Under the general direction of the Director, UCSF Financial Services, the Payroll Operations Manager is primarily responsible for payroll reporting, pay cycle operations, and customer service with the Payroll Unit. These responsibilities extend to the development and implementation of systems and process improvement projects to advance the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Payroll Unit. The Payroll Operations Manager also provides payroll subject matter expertise and project management on cross-department collaborations with UCPath, campus and Medical Center administrative units, such as Human Resources, Labor/Employee Relations, Benefits, Budget, ITS Mainframe, Program Management Office, and Dean’s Offices.

This position is accountable for compliance with the Board of Regents, UC’s, UCSF’s, and Federal and State regulatory agencies’ policies, directives, and regulations. Provides overall leadership and manages major functions through intermediate supervisors to ensure effective delivery of services and compliance with regulations, collective bargaining agreements, system-wide policies, Health and Welfare Programs and alignment with campus goals. The Payroll Operations Manager supports the Payroll Director with daily operations, long range planning and provides direction to direct reports.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and HCM
• CPP License

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or four years of relevant experience.
• Three or more years of Payroll experience working in a leadership role in a large diversified and complex finance focused environment, requiring motivating and managing a diverse group of people towards a common goal.
• Thorough knowledge of all payroll functions and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong skills using campus financial systems, common desktop / web applications, and payroll reporting software.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, complex accounting information in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization.
• Thorough interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels.
• Ability to research, gather and integrate information from a variety of sources and recommend reasonable alternatives.