Payroll Specialist - Health Care HR (Hybrid w/in IA)

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and basic instructions to staff members and manager/supervisors regarding payroll policies and procedures, ELMS, AFSCME and SEIU contract rules related to payroll.
• Interpret and promote compliance with less complex payroll policies/procedures. Monitor for compliance. May provide information to department representatives and University Payroll.
• Audit standard reports (monthly, biweekly and holiday) to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll data.
• Process payroll corrections for monthly and biweekly payroll.
• Assist and provide backup in closing biweekly pay periods in ELMS.
• Aid employees and managers/supervisors in the proper use of vacation, sick leave, family leave, etc.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years human resources experience.
• 1-3 years of experience with payroll functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications.
• Demonstrated experience and ability with providing excellent and timely customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high transaction volume environment.
• PHR or SPHR Certification.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting human resources.
• Experience within a healthcare environment.

Pay

Pay Level: 3A
Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.