Sr Payroll Processor

Job Identification: 42982

Job Category: Human Resources

Apply Before: 04/01/2026, 01:38 PM

Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

Essential Personnel: No
Job Description

Organizational Summary: Central HR consists of multiple areas of expertise including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Classification & Compensation; Employee and Labor Relations; Continuous Process Improvement, HRIS, HR Business Partners and Talent and Learning Management. USF Human Resources is embarking on a multi-year transformation focused on a Human Resources strategy that elevates our people so that the University and culture support a competitive workforce advantage in line with our strategic plan.

Position Summary: The Sr. Payroll Administrator leads enterprise payroll operations for the University of South Florida’s large workforce, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable requirements. This role supervises a team of payroll administrators, serves as the escalation point for complex payroll issues, strengthens pre- and post-payroll audit controls, and partners across HR, Finance, and IT to ensure payroll system integrity and a high-quality employee support experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end payroll cycle execution and operational readiness activities (including off-cycle and corrective processing as needed).
• Design, maintain and execute pre- and post-payroll audit routines, balancing, and reconciliations; coordinate audit support and remediation.
• Research, resolve, and document complex payroll issues; partner with stakeholders for root-cause fixes, testing, and process improvements in Oracle Cloud.
• Supervise and develop payroll administrators; build redundancy across payroll functions; maintain standard work, SOPs, and cross-training plans.
• Oversee payroll support intake (email/workflow/tickets and employee inquiries), ensuring timely resolution and high-quality communication.
• Produce and maintain payroll reporting and data extracts for controls, reconciliations, stakeholders, and operational monitoring using Oracle HCM reporting/data exchange tools.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant payroll experience).
• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
  – Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
  – SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
  – A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
  – (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  – (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
  – (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
  – (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
  – (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
  – Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
  – Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
• 5+ years of progressive functional payroll operations experience in a complex organization.
• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud payroll operations or a comparable enterprise payroll system.
• Demonstrated ability to perform payroll auditing, reconciliations, and issue resolution with strong attention to detail.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations (federal and state), including FICA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPP or FPC.
• Experience with OTBI/BI Publisher and/or HCM Extracts and integrations in Oracle Cloud.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.