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Location

Iowa City, IA | United States

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Job description

University Human Resources invites applications for a Payroll/UWO HR Associate. This person will be responsible for supporting the activities of University Payroll Services as well as University Workforce Operations (UWO).

Payroll Services- Perform customer service duties and payroll functions to support the activities of University Payroll Services. Performs payroll related communications to employees and departmental staff. Responsible for various payroll tasks including but not limited to assisting with daily payroll processing, direct deposit/paper check returns and employment verifications.

University Workforce Operations (UWO) - Review, edit, and process HR Transactions, including PeopleSoft HRIS processing.

This is a specified-term appointment at 100% effort for one year. After one year, the specified-term appointment may be eligible for renewal dependent on funding.

Specific Job Duties and Tasks

• Calculate and analyze salary payments.
• Determine net pay for projected changes in salary or deductions.
• Reconcile reports and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Strive to promote continual process and quality improvement.
• Efficiently and accurately enter data into payroll system.
• Review, edit, and process HR transactions including PeopleSoft HRIS processing.
• Provide backup administrative support coverage for Payroll Services and University Workforce Operations.
• Monitor departmental email and respond appropriately and timely.
• Research and review employee and departmental questions, then respond either by email, phone, or in person.
• Communicate confidential HR information following HR, and Payroll, policies.
• Actively listen to identify core issues and problem solve.
• Process returned payments accurately and timely.
• Process employment verifications timely and adhering to all policies.
• Data gathering, reporting, and updating of pertinent HR employee information.
• Process and review transactions to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Experience, typically 1-2 years, in Human Resources, including communicating HR policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple priorities, and to ensure a high level of accuracy in work produced.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of payroll and HR systems in university setting (e.g. Oracle PeopleSoft, student database, etc.)
• Previous experience with transaction processing.
• Some knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting human resources.
• Experience generating data reports.

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Jade Rogers at [email protected].

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

About University of Iowa

With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.

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