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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleWorkforce Management Specialist/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52418Working TitleWorkforce Management SpecialistDepartment NameH4017: UKHC ControllerWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level08Salary Range$19.00-30.09/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting for periods of time.ShiftMonday Friday; 8am 5pm. Fully RemoteJob SummaryThe Workforce Management Specialist will perform all processing duties as they relate to Payroll, such as adjustment of monthly/biweekly accruals, maintaining payroll files, time entry adjustments, reporting, and workers' compensation claims. They will be responsible for all functionality related to time entry and accuracy for running payroll. This position will perform Workforce Management transactions such as updating employee status changes, updating new employees, deductions and terminations. Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Must be able to identify and analyze payroll/HR issues and work with appropriate departments and business contacts to solve as necessary. This position collaborates with various professionals across UKHC and the University to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local regulations, as well as UKHC and UK policies and procedures.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesExperienced with payroll and/or HR systems. Detail oriented with focus on accuracy and compliance. Skilled in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office. Works collaboratively and communicates with tact and discretion, maintaining confidentiality.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePreferred knowledge of payroll and employment regulations.Deadline to Apply12/04/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe your experience with payroll processing, special pays and shift differentials, time management and associated reconciliations.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Describe how you have provided support to departments to meet their hiring needs.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Describe your experience working with HRIS systems such as SAP and timekeeping systems such as Kronos or UKG WFM.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter

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