Payroll and Benefits Associate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (A student currently near the completion of their HR-related degree program would be a viable candidate for the role).
- Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications.
- 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 benefit programs and 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.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark
them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.
This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
