APPS Workforce Administration (WFA) Analyst in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37565115
Category Campus Administration and Operations
Organization Auxiliary Services
Department Auxiliary Budget & Finance Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $57,691 - $99,305
Date Posted June 8, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
UC Riverside's Auxiliary Budget & Finance Department is recruiting for an APPS Workforce Administration (WFA) Analyst. The full salary range for the APPS Workforce Administration (WFA) Analyst is $57,691.44 - $99,305.28 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $78,508.80 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.The Auxiliary Payroll & Personnel Services (APPS) unit provides payroll and personnel related services including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, time reporting, payroll oversight, position management, personnel updates, case management (benefits, leave balances, accruals, etc.) and leave processing for Auxiliary Services. Reporting to the APPS Manager, the APPS Workforce Administration (WFA) Analyst will work with a wide range of clients to gather information that needs to be processed from their respective departments, and ensure accurate entry and handling of information related to the requests for services in order to minimize errors in the process. This position will be responsible for providing project management support to create, organize and execute upcoming mass onboarding/offboarding/payroll related requests, will be responsible for timely and accurate review, preparation, processing, and auditing of payroll, personnel, and financial transactions, and will utilize data and analytics to complete audits, identify trends in delayed/inaccurate processing. Interacts with client partners and colleagues in UCR's Central Office, the Campus Service Center, and the UCPath Center to resolve service escalation issues. Is the first point of contact for department partners for questions concerning employment appointments. The incumbent will partner with the APPS Manager, APPS team, other Shared Service Centers, clients, and stakeholders to identify opportunities to continuously improve the effectiveness, accuracy, and delivery of services.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with I-9 compliance requirements and employee onboarding | Preferred |
| Experience working in a high volume, multi function shared services environment. | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must successfully pass a background check. | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Intermediate mathematical skills. |
| Ability to use discretion and maintain strict confidentiality. |
| Working knowledge of many payroll processes, policies, and procedures; knowledge of organization-specific computer application programs. |
| Demonstrated judgment and decision-making skills; verbal, written and active listening communication skills. Uses interpersonal skills and service orientation skills in interactions with customers and colleagues. Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task. |
| Working knowledge of organizational processes, procedures, and understands organizational rules and regulations. |
| Problem solving, problem identification and reasoning skills. |
| Knowledge and intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office Suite of Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). |
| Knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar enterprise-wide automated payroll systems. |
| Knowledge UCR systems such as TARS, Looker, UCRFS Totals, HRDW, Kronos, etc. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview