Administrative Staff Officer II at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

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Sitting for long periods of time, frequent computer use

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00 PM; occasional evenings/weekends during high-volume periods

The HR & Payroll Administration Manager (Administrative Staff Officer II) is a key leader within the Centralized Business Office, providing operational leadership and functional oversight for human resources administration, payroll governance, and Kronos timekeeping for Auxiliary and Transportation Services and supported campus partners. The role translates University HR, payroll, and timekeeping policies into consistent, compliant day-to-day operations, exercising independent judgment to manage operational issues, workload capacity, and compliance risk. The position supervises HR and payroll staff, oversees operational controls, supports data informed decision-making, and leads process improvements that strengthen service delivery and internal controls.

IEBC

Business Administration or similar degree; Human Resources (Generalist) Administration, supervision

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.