Payroll Analyst

Job Posting Details (External)

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

PAYROLL ANL 2 CX

Job Code: 005361

Job Open Date: 9/1/2026

Application Review Begins: 9/17/2026

Department Code (Name): CTLR (CONTROLLER)/Business & Financial Services

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): CX

Employee Class (Appointment Type):
Staff:
Career

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.88 to $34.10/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $28.88 to $49.76/hour.

Work Location:

Student Affairs & Admin Svs - 3201B

Working Days and

Hours:

M-F 8am - 5pm

Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable:
No (N/A-100% On-Campus).

In support of the UCSB Mission and UC Statement of Ethical Values, Business & Financial Services is an integral campus and community partner, providing sustainable value-added services and solutions to ensure responsible compliance and stewardship.

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Under general supervision, the Payroll Analyst uses critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to research, analyze and develop solutions to a wide range of complex campus payroll and general ledger questions, issues, and concerns. Researches and troubleshoots business processes and system issues and demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining resolution within tight deadlines. Uses critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to administer the campus wide work authorization program and processes required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Reviews and analyzes all documents submitted by employees to support their citizenship status and makes decisions on the acceptability and validity of the documents in accordance with guidelines set forth by USCIS. Timing is essential and the Analyst must work closely with campus departments to track and ensure employees complete work authorization documentation by strict deadlines. Consequences of error or non-compliance could result in civil fines and/or criminal penalties and/or debarment from government contracts.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 1-3 years Experience in a payroll and/or finance area.
• 1-3 years Experience processing payroll for a small to medium size business.
• 1-3 years Experience processing and responding to basic inquiries regarding payroll.
• 1-3 years Considerable initiative, independence, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities.

• 1-3 years Experience working with higher education or government.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

• 70% Payroll Administration
  - Utilizing in-depth knowledge of campus payroll systems, responsible for…