PAYROLL COMPLIANCE ANALYST
Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
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Detail: This is a hybrid position in an open office environment.
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and
work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for
this position, please visit our website, click here. As a UW
employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our
campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer
their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and
dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional
growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted
for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and
natural beauty.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the
nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people
are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence
in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only
enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities,
but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement,
intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Integrated Service Center (ISC) supports the University's
faculty, staff and student workers by serving as a first point of
contact for designated HR and Payroll inquiries and by processing a
limited scope of centralized Human Capital Management (HCM)
transactions (i.e., within the HR, Benefits and Payroll domains).
The hallmarks of the ISC is in delivering services that are timely,
accurate and highly attuned to the fast-paced university
environment.
Reporting to the ISC Tax Reporting Manager, the Payroll Compliance
Analyst will provide analytical support and expertise to a team
dedicated to executing payroll tax processing/transactional
functions within the ISC framework. More specific responsibilities
will include analyzing payroll data, general ledger
reconciliations, filings and reporting, and reporting metrics,
leading development of payroll procedures, supporting successful
execution of payroll processes as required, and coordinating with a
combination of HCM, Benefits, and Payroll resources within the ISC,
finance transformation and advanced domain experts external to the
ISC to address escalated inquiries. As a member of a team focused
on continuous improvement, this role will also be expected to
identify process issues, assess opportunities for improvement and
advance recommended solutions in support of Workday Finance
transformation.
In order to be successful, the incumbent will need to exhibit a
high level of payroll expertise and knowledge in areas of pay
processing including tax compliance and demonstrate a keen
attention to detail while remaining aware of broader University
objectives along with federal, state, and university policies,
procedures and laws required to meet compliance. Additionally, the
role will require strong analytical acumen, an ability to
prioritize multiple timelines, and competing goals, play a critical
role in delivering quality payroll results, and excellent
documentation skills
Position Complexities
Position Dimensions and Impact to the University
The Integrated Service Center (ISC) will deliver a high level of
service to customers by collaborating effectively with stakeholders
across campus and facilitating employees' Human Resources (HR),
Academic HR and Payroll inquiries and transactions in an efficient,
accurate and compliant manner.
This role will be responsible for supporting the Payroll function
of the ISC in their efforts to assist campus with the transition of
the new Financial Data Model in completing overpay and retroactive
payroll transactions due to the implementation of Workday
Finance.
In this capacity, the incumbent will play a critical role in
analyzing payroll data and reporting metrics, participate in the
development of payroll reports and procedures and supporting
successful execution of payroll processes as required. This role
will assist in the final transformation of payroll processes due to
the implementation of Workday Finance. Understanding of current
(legacy) processes and documentation of process changes will be a
priority for this role. This will include coordination with HCM,
Benefits, and resources within the ISC and advanced domain experts
external to the ISC to address escalated inquiries and issues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Analysis and Reporting/Filing (60%)
Transactional Payroll Processes (30%)
ISC Services Support (10%)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Human Resources, Public
Administration or Business Administration or related field or
experience.
A minimum 4 years of experience working in payroll, accounting or
HCM/HR related role, including working knowledge of University of
Washington HR and payroll policies.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Application Process: The application process may include completion
of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information
that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may
include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any
assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as
soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an
assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not
complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time
you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it
will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready.
Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you
will not be considered for this position until all required
assessments have been completed. Committed to attracting and
retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor
your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our
community strives to create and maintain working and learning
environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.To request
disability accommodation in the application process, contact the
Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu
.Applicants considered for this position will be required to
disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or
current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their
current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required
under Washington state law . COVID-19 VACCINATION
REQUIREMENTEmployees of the University of Washington are required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or
religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that
an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an
authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment,
newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their
COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19
vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical
or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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