Payroll Analyst
Listed on 2026-05-18
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Data Analyst, IT Business Analyst
Posting Number:
S14884P
Working Title:Payroll Analyst
Department:FD-Payroll
About the University of Georgia:Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
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Retirement Plan:TRS
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary:$48,000+ (commensurate with experience)
Posting Date:03/18/2026
Open until filled:Yes
Proposed Starting Date:04/12/2026
Location of Vacancy:Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).
USG Core Values Statement:The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
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Title:
Payroll Technician II
FLSA:Non-Exempt
FTE:1.00
Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in higher education. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Position Summary:The Payroll Analyst position is part of a customer-focused team responsible for oversight and processing of the University of Georgia (UGA) payroll (approximately 25,500 W-2s generated). Responsibilities include preparation, updating, and maintaining payroll-related records, data files for payroll processing, as well as the resolution of payroll issues and customer service. This position will prepare the payroll by analyzing queries and reports in the OneUSG Connect system and resolving any issues, processing off-cycle payments to employees, and processing summer pay exception requests.
This position will notify distributed departments of payroll errors and determine the best path to resolution. Responsibilities also include updating and maintaining Time Reporter data, proactively analyzing system data to determine pay inconsistencies, and working with both distributed units at UGA and Payroll Analysts at the University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) to resolve any payroll-related errors on the biweekly payroll.
This position must be flexible and have the ability to be productive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment and meet stringent production deadlines.
This position coordinates between the University System of Georgia (USG), the Shared Services Center (SSC), and UGA…
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