Payroll Systems and Data Analyst

* Job Number:
260505

Organization: Payroll

Job
Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule:

Work
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary $70,000
annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter,
Academic Transcripts

Job Description

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This position would support both OU
campuses. Manage ACA compliance data and ensure accurate and timely reporting. Act as a crucial link between payroll, HR, and IT
departments, playing a key role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the organization’s payroll and timekeeping systems
and processes.

Duties:

• Timekeeping – Troubleshoot/test/track and work with the
  vendors/IT/HR for OU timekeeping systems Ecotime and Workforce.
• PeopleSoft Maintenance Support – Lead system
  updates for the payroll teams to include, but not limited to, PeopleSoft quarterly tax system updates, annual Tools/Pum updates,
  troubleshoot/test/track PeopleSoft system issues/enhancements in Jira ticketing system, working with IT and HR.
• Responsible
  for ACA Compliance and Reporting for OU – Work with HR and IT to ensure the files feed to the University ACA vendor are accurate
  and timely. Analyze data and compliance requirements working with HR for law required actions. Verify year end data and reporting for all
  ACA requirements. Review/Publish 1095c forms.
• Payroll Statistics – Update and create payroll queries and reports to
  analyze trends and report to leadership.
• Other Duties – Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill
  the function of the position.

Job Requirements

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Required
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information technology, or related field, (e.g. Mathematics,
Statistics, or Business Administration), AND:

• 24 months experience system/data analyst or related
  experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree
for a total of 72 months related experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of MS SQL Server
• Advanced
  computer skills in accounting software and databases
• Advanced Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, formulas, and data
  analysis)
• The ability to analyze payroll data, identify trends, generate reports, and translate complex data into actionable
  insights is crucial for efficiency improvements and problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret and comply with federal/state/local
  regulations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational,
  problem-solving, and multiple project management
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Ability to effectively
  communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to build rapport with department colleagues and vendors
• Ability to produce
  reports and complete work within deadlines
• Strong initiative to solve problems in a timely manner

Certifications: None.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Engage in repetitive motion.
  • Manual
    dexterity.
  • Able to communicate effectively.
  
  
• Environmental:
  • Standard office
    environment.
  
  

Departmental Preferences:

• Advanced SQL and query report writing
  skills
• Proven ability to gather requirements and create a functional specification that can be worked on by a
  developer
• Proven ability to manage and execute system testing
• ACA Compliance experience
• PeopleSoft HCM
  experience
• Timekeeping experience
• Payroll experience
• Project Management experience

Why You
Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and
experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong
Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state
laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or
status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing,
financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?:
Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Mar 20, 2026