Senior Staff Personnel Analyst

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $79K - $95K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ July 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior Staff Personnel Analyst. This role leads staff and undergraduate employee administration within the School of Physical Sciences, managing the full employee lifecycle, payroll accuracy, recruitment, and policy interpretation. The analyst serves as a primary consultant for personnel issues, ensuring compliance with university and legal policies and providing strategic workforce planning and analytical support.

Highlights

Lead administration of staff and undergraduate employee lifecycle including recruitment, retention, and separation.
Expert in UCPath, Time Reporting System (TRS), Employee Experience Center (EEC), JDX, and iCIMS recruitment software.
Manage payroll accuracy, leave tracking, and personnel records using PRO and COGNOS systems.
Provide policy interpretation and guidance on personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, and benefits.
Consult with School leadership and act as liaison with campus HR, Payroll, Labor Relations, and external agencies.
Conduct HR trends analysis and prepare staffing and payroll reports with strategic recommendations.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-10 years of personnel administration experience required.
Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills expected.
Salary range: $79,200 to $95,250 annually with comprehensive benefits included.
Responsible for staff development, training, wellness, and engagement initiatives within the school.