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Payroll Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Most positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled professionals. Sponsorship typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and demonstrated payroll systems experience.
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Financial Services/Payroll
Support accurate and timely payroll processing for a large healthcare workforce. As the Payroll Analyst, you will process payroll activity for assigned cost centers supporting approximately 1,500 to 2,500 personnel within a payroll department that supports over 14,000 Medical Center employees. You will review time and attendance records, process payroll and personnel transactions, resolve pay issues, reconcile leave accruals, and support compliance with UC policies, bargaining unit agreements, and departmental procedures.
In this role, you will:
- Review and process payroll and personnel transactions for assigned UCLA Health cost centers.
- Perform daily UKG Time and Attendance reviews for leaves of absence, new hires, separations, active review, retro review, and timesheet activity.
- Process transactions related to separations, transfers, leaves of absence, missing time, payroll corrections, and off-cycle checks.
- Research and resolve payroll questions from employees, department contacts, Human Resources, Financial Services Systems, Budget, and other partners.
- Review UCPath and UKG transactions for compliance with payroll policies, regulations, bargaining unit agreements, and departmental requirements.
- Identify and correct payroll discrepancies, employee appointment issues, late payments, and potential non-payment concerns before payroll deadlines.
- Update payroll system flags for UC and Medical Center-specific programs, including comp time elections, Pro-Opt, and other payroll programs.
- Process salary expense transfers, lump sum payments, and payroll activities related to hospital and non-hospital funds as assigned.
- Review, reconcile, and process leave accrual adjustments, compensatory time payoffs, holiday accruals, PTO payoffs, and separation-related accrual payments.
- Support special projects and additional payroll assignments from department leadership.
Salary Range:
$29.17 to $56.37 hourly
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
- 3 or more years of related experience.
- Ability to analyze and apply University of California payroll and personnel policies, bargaining unit agreements, departmental policies, and payroll procedures.
- Working knowledge of payroll processes, payroll policies, time and attendance systems, and organization-specific computer applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain payroll information, document resolutions, and work effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and payroll cycles in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong math skills, including the ability to calculate ratios, decimals, and payroll-related calculations accurately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and payroll or time and attendance software.
- Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making skills to resolve payroll issues accurately and appropriately.
- Strong interpersonal and service-orientation skills to support positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Preferred
- Experience working with payroll in a hospital environment.
- Experience supporting payroll and leave programs across multiple bargaining unit contracts is preferred.
- Working knowledge of internal payroll controls.
Description
Financial Services/Payroll
Support accurate and timely payroll processing for a large healthcare workforce. As the Payroll Analyst, you will process payroll activity for assigned cost centers supporting approximately 1,500 to 2,500 personnel within a payroll department that supports over 14,000 Medical Center employees. You will review time and attendance records, process payroll and personnel transactions, resolve pay issues, reconcile leave accruals, and support compliance with UC policies, bargaining unit agreements, and departmental procedures.
In this role, you will:
- Review and process payroll and personnel transactions for assigned UCLA Health cost centers.
- Perform daily UKG Time and Attendance reviews for leaves of absence, new hires, separations, active review, retro review, and timesheet activity.
- Process transactions related to separations, transfers, leaves of absence, missing time, payroll corrections, and off-cycle checks.
- Research and resolve payroll questions from employees, department contacts, Human Resources, Financial Services Systems, Budget, and other partners.
- Review UCPath and UKG transactions for compliance with payroll policies, regulations, bargaining unit agreements, and departmental requirements.
- Identify and correct payroll discrepancies, employee appointment issues, late payments, and potential non-payment concerns before payroll deadlines.
- Update payroll system flags for UC and Medical Center-specific programs, including comp time elections, Pro-Opt, and other payroll programs.
- Process salary expense transfers, lump sum payments, and payroll activities related to hospital and non-hospital funds as assigned.
- Review, reconcile, and process leave accrual adjustments, compensatory time payoffs, holiday accruals, PTO payoffs, and separation-related accrual payments.
- Support special projects and additional payroll assignments from department leadership.
Salary Range:
$29.17 to $56.37 hourly
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
- 3 or more years of related experience.
- Ability to analyze and apply University of California payroll and personnel policies, bargaining unit agreements, departmental policies, and payroll procedures.
- Working knowledge of payroll processes, payroll policies, time and attendance systems, and organization-specific computer applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain payroll information, document resolutions, and work effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and payroll cycles in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong math skills, including the ability to calculate ratios, decimals, and payroll-related calculations accurately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and payroll or time and attendance software.
- Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making skills to resolve payroll issues accurately and appropriately.
- Strong interpersonal and service-orientation skills to support positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Preferred
- Experience working with payroll in a hospital environment.
- Experience supporting payroll and leave programs across multiple bargaining unit contracts is preferred.
- Working knowledge of internal payroll controls.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Payroll Analyst
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to match the job description exactly. Gather official transcripts, degree evaluations if your credential is foreign, and employment records that mirror the advertised Payroll Analyst duties before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Large-scale payroll operations at healthcare systems, manufacturers, and financial services firms file PERM more regularly than small businesses. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 13-2052 to identify companies that have sponsored Payroll Analyst roles in recent years.
Search green card sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter Payroll Analyst openings by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship status on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing employers already willing to run the PERM process, not guessing from generic job postings.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your timeline
Most Payroll Analyst sponsorships fall under EB-3. Your priority date is set when USCIS approves your I-140. For most countries outside China and India, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning your green card process can move without a long wait.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer package
Before signing an offer, confirm the employer will begin PERM within a defined window, such as six to twelve months of your start date. Get the commitment documented, because the PERM process is costly and some employers delay indefinitely without accountability.
Document payroll software expertise for the I-140 petition
When your employer files the I-140 after PERM approval, USCIS will scrutinize whether you meet every listed requirement. Gather written references and system certifications for platforms like ADP, Workday, or UKG that appear in your job description.
Green Card Payroll Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Analyst role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Payroll Analyst positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the position justifies elevated professional requirements. Employers document the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so what the job description states matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Payroll Analysts?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The trade-off is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What makes a Payroll Analyst employer willing to sponsor a green card?
Employers willing to sponsor are usually larger organizations with established HR or legal infrastructure to manage the PERM process. Companies in healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, and financial services file PERM most frequently for payroll roles. Searching OFLC disclosure data filtered to SOC code 13-2052 lets you identify these employers before you apply.
Where can I find Payroll Analyst jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Payroll Analyst roles by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship status, so you're reviewing positions where the employer has already committed to the PERM process. This removes the uncertainty of negotiating sponsorship after an offer and shortens your job search considerably.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I get my green card?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the process. Payroll Analyst roles generally port well to comparable finance or accounting operations positions.