Payroll Analyst

Title: Payroll Analyst

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

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Location:

MC AD

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 5:00 PM

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Job Description:

The Payroll Analyst supports the university's mission and vision by ensuring payroll system functionality and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, exercising discretion and professional judgment in the examination and evaluation of payroll activity; assisting with reconciliations and the recording, monitoring, and reporting of payroll-related accounts to various agencies; and partnering with staff to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including review, verification, adjustments, and reconciliation.

The role also supports the Payroll Manager and Fiscal Manager in identifying and implementing continuous process improvements and completing special projects.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, related business or technical degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum of one year of directly related work experience in Payroll, Accounting, Audit or Finance with working knowledge of payroll tax rules, regulations and general accounting with problem-solving and process improvement skills required.
• Requires analysis and judgement in accomplishing diversified duties and exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies and regulations.
• Superior attention to detail to prevent costly errors and maintain data accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on Excel, accounting applications, system query capabilities for analyzing required.
• Requires a “Can Do” attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects, produce high-quality work within the established timeframe.
• Requires demonstrated research, communication and excellent customer service skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Experience in a large university or governmental/non-profit organization preferred.
• Working Knowledge of Banner, Symplr, and Time Clock Plus systems preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 18 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close:

Main Campus
Center for Administrative Support

Hours:

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone:
Fax:
Human Resources Department