Administrative Staff Officer II

Job Title
Administrative Staff Officer II

Requisition Number
RE53888

Working Title
HR & Payroll Administration Manager

Department Name
3DH30:Aux Services- Housing Admin

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, frequent computer use

Shift

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

Job Summary

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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Deadline to Apply
04/08/2026

Our University Community

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