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Position Base
Riverside

Location
UCPath Center

UCPATH CENTER

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The UCPath Center is the University of California's shared services center in Riverside, CA. The UCPath Center manages the payroll, benefits, and other human resources transactions for more than 200,000 UC employees working across ten UC campuses, six academic medical centers, three national labs and more. The staff at the UCPath Center work in a variety of areas including business operations, customer service, quality management, technology, training, human resources and communications. Learn more about the UCPath Center

Position Summary
Responsible for providing a limited scope of customer service. Will serve as the primary point of contact for UC employees needing assistance with common and repeatable customer inquiries and/or problems related to payroll, benefits, or human resource questions. Educate customers on self-service tools and utilize internal technology to find answers. Gather specific intake information regarding service needs and initiate a case in the customer relations management (CRM) system. Determine the type of support needed and direct inquiries to the correct department for resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• 20% Answer/respond to basic inquiries from customers (includes employees, former employees, campus/location offices, retirees and vendors) regarding payroll, benefits, human resources and other employment related topics. Utilize knowledge management tools to find answers to common and repeatable questions and contribute feedback for new/updated knowledge articles.
• 20% Respond promptly and professionally to inbound and/or outbound customer phone calls and chat messages.
• 15% Assess customer's level of understanding, educate, and influence customers to utilize available self-service features and job aids. Complete accurate and actionable case documentation in the customer relationship management system.
• 20% Must be familiar with the latest HCM and CRM platforms and be able to identify any bugs or issues encountered. Be readily available to give feedback.
• 15% Identify and escalate priority issues to appropriate teams or supervisors for resolution. Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by meeting or exceeding service standards.
• 10% Participate in department trainings, work groups, and meetings to ensure effective and efficient customer service. Promote and support self-service channel usage. Educate customers on website navigation and self-service tools.

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Min 1 year Internship and/or administrative experience and/or training and education

Preferred Qualifications

• Min 1 year customer support experience
• Administrative experience in Human Resources, Benefits, or Payroll

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Minimum typing skills of 50-60 WPM and data entry skills
• Empathy, patience, and customer-centric approach to providing support and assistance to customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner
• Familiarity with educational software platforms, learning management systems, and administrative tools commonly used in education institutions
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask under demanding conditions with changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to follow direction and to ask for coaching and feedback
• Ability to handle confidential matters and material

Education
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Job Code
004723

Salary Grade
STEPS

PayScale:
$25.41 - $35.99 an hour - Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by UCPath Center visit: Benefits of Working for UC

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at UCPath in Riverside and remote in California.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

JOB CLOSE DATE

For first consideration, please apply by: September 19, 2025.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
  • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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