Assistant Director, Payroll
Accounting & Finance
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Jun 10, 2026
Assists the Director of Payroll in leading the University's payroll function by overseeing payroll operations, compliance, reporting, process improvement initiatives, and customer service to ensure efficient, accurate, and effective payroll administration.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
- Oracle Fusion for Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance is preferred.
- Experience with implementations and stabilization.
- Streamlines processes to improve processing time or increase output accuracy.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive organizational initiatives.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll taxation, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles and end-to-end payroll processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting including the ability to analyze payroll impacts on the general ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships and communicate complex payroll, tax, and accounting information to stakeholders across Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, and University departments.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of achieving departmental goals in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, critical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to establish performance standards, measure outcomes, and coach staff to achieve high levels of performance and accountability.
- Supports KPI initiatives and holds team accountable in identifying areas of opportunity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels, influence outcomes, and facilitate issue resolution.
- Partners with the Payroll Director to plan, coordinate, and execute change management strategies for payroll initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, regulatory changes, and organizational transformations.
- Assists the Director of Payroll in overseeing the University's payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting.
- Oversees compliance of payroll reconciliations, fringe benefit calculations, compliance activities, and payroll-related financial transactions.
- Serves as a backup to the payroll manager for payroll accounting functions, including journal entries and accounts payable voucher requests.
- Evaluates Oracle payroll systems and processes, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, University policies, and University of Texas System requirements.
- Ensures the team continues to develop and maintains (SOP) payroll procedures, documentation, policies, and operational standards.
- Supports change management initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and regulatory updates, rebalancing payroll functions or duties.
- Assists and oversees payroll manager and staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
- Collaborates with University departments to resolve payroll issues and provide guidance on payroll-related matters.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.