Payroll Finance Specialist II

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and 1 year of related experience. 

Job Summary:

To provide transactional, budget, and analytical support with minimal supervision. Coordinates special projects, presentations, and provides technical expertise regarding financial activities.

Job Duties:

• Support payroll production processes and monthly tax/reporting deliverables
• Provide customer service and issue resolution for employees, retirees, managers, departments, and timekeepers
• Analyze payroll deductions related to insurance through third-party platforms and coordinate discrepancy reviews with UT System
• Conduct weekly reviews and updates of Student FICA status
• Manage monthly insurance billing and payment reconciliations for employees on leave of absence
• Research and troubleshoot in payroll-related systems, including Kronos, USAS, PeopleSoft HCM, PeopleSoft FMS, and TRS
• Deliver transactional and analytical support across multiple functions or departments
• Prepare reports and ad hoc analysis for management, including support for monthly financial reporting
• Partner with HR, IS, UT System, and other departments to coordinate projects and resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and UT System regulations and policies
• Provide productivity metrics and financial insights to support data-driven decision-making
• Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance and accountability
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Salary Range

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid schedule\: four days remote, one day on-site.  Monday through Friday, 8\:00 AM – 5\:00 PM, with occasional additional hours as needed.