Description The Payroll Manager leads daily payroll operations for the UCLA Faculty Practice Group (FPG), ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements. This role manages payroll systems and transactions, oversees payroll staff, supports internal controls and process improvements, and partners with several departments to resolve payroll issues and support reporting needs. Key Responsibilities Manage payroll processing activities for FPG payroll systems, including UCPath. Ensure accurate and timely payroll disbursements, including leave accruals, bonuses, and merit increases. Verify payroll transactions are accurate, complete, and properly recorded in the general ledger. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university payroll regulations and reporting requirements. Review payroll processes and implement improvements to support accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and audit readiness. Develop and maintain internal controls, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Supervise four Payroll Analyst staff, including work assignments, coaching, training, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations. Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, managers, departments, and central payroll offices to communicate updates and resolve payroll issues. Participate in payroll-related projects and support payroll system and process changes.

Salary Range:

$80,700 - $168,500/Annually