What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Associate position at Jobs@UIOWA Careers?
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 jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
Specified term (one year) 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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