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Time & Labor Manager

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Apr 06, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14965P
Working Title	Time & Labor Manager
Department	FD-Payroll
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with experience
Posting Date	04/06/2026
Open until filled	No
Closing Date	04/13/2026
Proposed Starting Date	05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	University Payroll Supervisor
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.0
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of UGA payroll processes and procedures. Experience working in higher education.
Position Summary	This position supervises the daily operations of professional staff of the Payroll Analyst section of the Payroll department. This position ensures that the staff completes all activities related to processing biweekly and monthly payrolls in a timely and accurate manner. This position also oversees the TCP Timeclocks for UGA, which includes troubleshooting clock-in errors, working with F&A IT, EITS, and the USG system office to resolve errors, coordinating delivery of replacement clocks, and tracking TCP clock locations. The Time & Labor Manager must prepare the biweekly and monthly payrolls by analyzing queries and reports in the OneUSG Connect system and resolving the issues. This position will also work to improve current reporting and use payroll error trends to determine additional reports that may increase the efficiency and accuracy of the payroll. Additionally, the Time and Labor Manager will maintain custom TL data for UGA, including the automated enrollment matrix, the Time and Absence Listserv, shift differentials, and other special payable time rules. Responsibilities also include updating and maintaining Time Reporter data, proactively analyzing system data to determine pay inconsistencies, and working with both distributed units at UGA and Payroll Analysts at the Shared Services Center to resolve any payroll related errors on the biweekly and monthly payrolls. This position must be flexible and have the ability to be productive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment and meet stringent production deadlines. This position coordinates between the University System of Georgia ( USG), the Shared Services Center ( SSC), and UGA distributed departments regarding payroll related issues, including time and labor automation, reporting inconsistencies, timeclock errors, and general pay discrepancies.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Ability to plan, organize, and schedule duties to meet rigid deadlines and changing priorities Detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal and collaborative work style and ability to develop effective working relationships and demonstrate commitment to being a team player Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information Excellent organizational and time management skills Proficient to advanced experience with Microsoft applications Excellent research and problem-solving skills Verbal and written communication skills Customer Service Skills Knowledge of practices and procedures related to payroll administration Knowledge of time reporting laws and policies Experience with PeopleSoft-based HCM software, or other HRMS software programs Experience processing payroll in a Higher Education setting Experience with time clock management
Physical Demands	Normal office duties
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	Yes
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Oversees the Payroll Analyst section of the Payroll Department, which includes ensuring day-to-day operations are performed effectively, and supervising four professional staff. Additional responsibilities include assisting with personnel issues, such as interviewing, hiring, training, and coordinating/assigning tasks. Conducts annual performance evaluations, salary increase recommendations, etc.
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities	Oversee and manage the TCP Timeclocks for UGA, which includes troubleshooting clock-in errors, working with F&A IT, EITS, and the USG system office to resolve errors, coordinating delivery of replacement clocks, and tracking TCP clock locations. Coordinate purchasing and installation of any TCP Timeclocks. Assist units with training on how to use TCP Timeclocks.
Percentage of time	25

Duties/Responsibilities

Run weekly reports and to help identify and test additional reporting tools for Time and Labor to ensure correct and efficient biweekly payroll processing.
Design and develop other reports to improve processes.
Run and analyze queries and reports to process the Biweekly and Monthly Payrolls.
Find errors and resolve all issues prior to confirming payroll.
Contact distributed departments to inform them of corrections that are needed or done.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and overseeing the time administration process for the collection, editing, processing, and distribution of time and attendance information required by the time and labor system.
This includes management of UGA's custom config items such as shift differentials, TL auto enrollment matrix, auto meal deductions, task profile IDs, pay from schedule, and any other customization as it becomes relevant.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Assists distributed departments and employees with payroll-related questions, including time reporting, time clock, payments, etc. Utilizes Team Dynamix and the ServiceNow ticketing system to respond to user requests. Manages the Time & Absence, sending communications as needed. Adds and removes users from the listserv when requested.
Percentage of time	20