Workforce & Financial Specialist - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

Job description

The Workforce and Finance Specialist provides operational support for payroll, compensation, labor distribution, and workforce transactions within the Business Office to help ensure accurate and timely processing of employee-related actions. This position works closely with Business Office staff while coordinating with Athletics and University Human Resources, supervisors, and campus partners on timekeeping, salary and compensation changes, labor schedule maintenance, graduate assistant paperwork, and stipend-related requests. This role helps maintain accurate records, resolve processing issues, and support compliance with university policies, procedures, and institutional guidelines. Payroll and Compensation Administration: - Assist with biweekly timecard entry, review, and approval procedures to support accurate and timely payroll processing. - Process individual compensation transactions, including one-time additional pays such as bonuses and supplemental payments. - Process recurring compensation actions, including salary increases and other approved ongoing pay changes. - Coordinate salary change requests and work with Human Resources on contracted and full-time employee compe...