Shared Services Analyst

Job Description

The UW School of Law has an outstanding opportunity for a Shared Services Analyst to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Shared Services Analyst is an integral member of the School of Law's Business Office. This position provides expert support for financial, payroll, procurement, and administrative activities that enable the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. This role combines analytical problem-solving, customer service, and process improvement to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant business operations in a collaborative academic environment.

This position is located on the Seattle Campus and may work remotely up to two days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement and Payments (50%): Manage departmental procurement and payment activities, including purchasing, supplier relations, expense reconciliation, Workday transactions, compliance monitoring, and advising on procurement, travel, and records-management policies.

• Payroll Support (30%): Administer payroll costing and transactions, reconcile payroll data, monitor labor expenditures, prepare reports, and support the development and maintenance of payroll-related processes, policies, and resources.

• General Fiscal Management and Process Improvement (20%): Support fiscal operations through contract and account management, process improvement initiatives, compliance monitoring, financial controls, and cross-functional administrative support to ensure efficient and effective business operations.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate that you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and two years of work experience providing customer service in a HR, payroll, procurement and/or finance business unit, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work with diverse people with tact and diplomacy, applying good judgment, critical thinking, discretion, and sensitivity
• Ability to communicate complex issues with a focus on solutions
• Skilled in remote collaboration yet able to thrive independently, handling frequent task shifts
• Highly motivated to efficiently navigate multiple system interfaces and resolve outstanding issues.
• Ability to quickly identify the most efficient solution for individual tasks, or next steps to resolve problems.
• Intermediate to advanced experience using the following UW systems/software:
  • Workday
  • ProCard PaymentNet or other credit card payment administrative interface
  • UWConnect or other issue-ticketing system for coordinated and efficient response
  • MyFinancialDesktop or other budgeting system

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in person at William H. Gates Hall in a shared office space and can work remotely up to 2 days per week.

About the Team

The University of Washington School of Law is a nationally recognized leader in legal education, scholarship, and public service. The Business Office serves as the School of Law's central hub for financial, payroll, procurement, and administrative operations. Learn more at https://www.law.uw.edu

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.