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Senior Academic HR Analyst

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $78,500.00/Yr. - USD $163,600.00/Yr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Mar 06, 2026
Special Instructions to Applicants A resume and cover letter is required. The successful candidate will be expected to work in-person on the UCLA campus multiple days each week. Department Summary SE&IS is comprised of two academic departments, 16 research centers, several faculty research projects, three infant-12 grade schools, and two partnership schools external to UCLA. The Deans Department at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS) serves as the administrative hub responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, academic programs, faculty affairs, student services, and overall operations within the school. Committed to excellence in education, research, and community engagement, the department plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission and vision of Ed&IS. Position Summary The Senior Academic HR Analyst plays a key role in supporting faculty and academic employees across the School of Education & Information Studies. This position independently manages academic personnel actions including appointments, reviews, recruitments, leaves, and separations, ensuring compliance with university policy and labor contracts. The role oversees payroll activities, prepares academic dossiers, and partners closely with campus offices to resolve complex HR issues. Serving as the primary contact for academic HR guidance, benefits, accommodations, and leave administration, the Senior Academic HR Analyst provides strategic support to leadership and departments. The role also contributes to process improvements and special projects that enhance HR operations. This position requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information while balancing multiple priorities. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with Academic positions in Higher Education (Required) Experience managing Employee and Labor issues. (Preferred) Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret policies and procedures to a variety of audiences. (Required) Knowledge of University academic policies and procedures. (Preferred) Ability to analyze complex issues and make sound recommendations for resolving problems. (Required) Strong attention to detail. (Required) Demonstrated working knowledge of academic dossier preparation, and of the full range of academic personnel policies and procedures, as contained in the UC Academic Personnel Manual, UCLA CALL, and other sources. (Preferred) Strong organizational skills, and ability to remain attentive to detail and meet deadlines under fluctuating workloads, conflicting priorities, and frequent interruptions. (Required) Experience with UC Academic Systems including UC Recruit, OPUS, and Interfolio. (Preferred) Experience with UC personnel and payroll systems (UC Path, Tracker I-9, UCTRS, etc.) (Preferred) Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and act on sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. (Required) Ability to maintain positive working relationships with other staff and faculty at all levels. (Required) Advanced mathematical and quantitative skills to calculate salaries, payroll documents, formulas, expense transfers, leave accruals, payroll changes, and the creation of financial analysis. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and/or equivalent experience or training in Human Resources, Academic Personnel/Affairs, and/or Higher Education. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". 5% Domestic Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Academic%20Human%20Resources%20Analyst%203%20(40948272)