Division Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Division Payroll Specialist

Requisition Number: RE52772

Department Name: 1B000:
Student Success Administration

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 43

Salary Range: $/hour

Type Of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

AA

Required Related

Experience:

5 years

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Sitting at workstation for extended periods; repetitive motions typical of desk work; prolonged screen time.

Shift: 8:00 am-5:00 pm;
Monday-Friday; occasional evenings and weekends.

The University of Kentucky, Office of the Vice President for Student Success is seeking a Division Payroll Specialist to assist with human resources and payroll support. This position reports to the Lead Payroll Specialist in the Student Success Business Office and serves more than 400 staff and 1,500+ student employees within the Office for Student Success.

• Create hiring proposals and onboard new employees.
• Off-board staff and students.
• Process payroll actions and review payroll data.
• Create and review reports associated with employee compensation.
• Coordinate with various University entities to ensure payroll requests are processed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Team to stay abreast of HR and payroll policy updates, assist in fulfilling team goals, and cover responsibilities of colleagues as needed.

• Adaptable to changes with exceptional customer service orientation.
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, problem-solving, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build working relationships with individuals and groups.
• Independent work ability within a team environment.
• Technical proficiency in SAP and Excel.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of UK business regulations and policies.
• Familiarity with SAP.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Final date to receive applications: 01/16/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.