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University of Florida

HCM Functional Analyst

Job Description

HCM Functional Analyst Apply now Job no: 541399 Work type:
Staff Full-Time Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:
Business/Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support Department:

62011200 -

HR-EMPOWERING UF Classification Title:
HCM Functional Analyst Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations

  • Analyze payroll transactions and results to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, exceptions, and complex pay issues.
  • Perform reconciliations of payroll-related data and financial transactions.
  • Audit payroll processes and records to identify and correct errors.
  • Support payroll processing activities during peak periods and critical payroll cycles. System Testing and Process Validation
  • Develop and execute payroll test scenarios and test scripts.
  • Validate payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, taxes, leave accruals, and retroactive adjustments.
  • Analyze test results and document findings, defects, and recommendations.
  • Coordinate with functional and technical partners to track and resolve system issues.
  • Participate in unit testing, integration testing, parallel testing, and user acceptance testing. Reporting and Analytics
  • Prepare payroll reports, data analyses, and operational metrics.
  • Review data quality and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Assist with regulatory reporting and audit requests.
  • Support payroll balancing and reconciliation activities. Business Process Improvement
  • Document payroll procedures, workflows, and controls.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
  • Assist with implementation of new payroll processes and technologies.
  • Support change management, knowledge transfer, and end-user training activities. Customer Service and Collaboration
  • Serve as a resource to payroll staff and campus partners regarding payroll processes and procedures.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and Information Technology teams.
  • Provide professional customer service while resolving payroll-related inquiries.
Expected Salary:

$65,000; Commensurate with experience. The University of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term success, including competitive compensation, robust health and retirement programs, generous leave and holiday plans, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, all within a collaborative, high-performing academic community. For more information on our elevated benefits, click here https://welcome.hr.ufl.edu/ .

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
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18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Dental Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings

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What they do

A Payroll Analyst is responsible for complex accounting functions in the preparation, processing, maintenance, verification and reconciliation of employee leave information, retirement, payroll/benefit records and issuing pay and pay-related information to employees

$63,130 / year median in Florida

-2% projected decline

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