Strategic Leadership: Set and define overall department objectives, providing management and oversight. Make impactful recommendations and implement decisions with campus-wide implications. Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to achieve goals.Policy Development: Develop strategies and policies for workforce administration, payroll, student employment, and HCM/UCPath System Support. Oversee areas like employee intake, work authorization, onboarding, and UCPath input for faculty, staff, and students.Full-Scope Payroll Services: Manage comprehensive payroll services for all employees. Oversee undergraduate student employment services, from creating job descriptions to payroll processing.HCM/UCPath Implementation: Oversee full implementation of UCOP-mandated system requirements, roadmap initiatives, and HCM/UCPath projects. Lead and provide input to mission-critical projects.Program Management: Manage department programs, including system implementation, upgrades, maintenance, and consulting with UCOP/UCPath. Represent UC Merced on UCPath's Advisory Board and related committees.Resource Management: Effectively manage human and physical resources. Develop, modify, and implement processes for accurate processing. Provide leadership for daily operations to ensure coordinated and accurate payroll processing.Subject Matter Expertise: Provide critical technical and operational expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders, participating in local and system-wide activities, including trainings, workgroups, meetings, systems testing, and assessments.Communication and Policy Implementation: Lead effective communication processes. Recommend changes to policies and procedures for payroll, timekeeping, and associated processes. Ensure accurate information on department websites for payroll-related topics.