Payroll Specialist - Health Care HR (Hybrid Opportunity within Iowa)

Remote Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Health Care Human Resources team at the University of Iowa. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a critical role in enhancing the operations of our HR department by providing expert guidance and support to staff members and departmental representatives on payroll policies and procedures.

This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work from a location within the state of Iowa, with occasional on-site requirements. You will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, interpreting and promoting compliance with payroll policies and procedures, and auditing standard reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll data.

Your key responsibilities will include:


Providing guidance and instructions to staff members and managers/supervisors on payroll policies and procedures, including ELMS, AFSCME, and SEIU contract rules
Interpreting and promoting compliance with payroll policies and procedures, and monitoring for compliance
Auditing standard reports to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll data
Processing payroll corrections and assisting with closing biweekly pay periods in ELMS
Maintaining knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, particularly around payroll issues
Creating positive interactions with staff to enhance employee relations and applying collective bargaining agreements in administering payroll policies and procedures


In addition to your technical expertise, you will also be expected to provide general HR support, including assisting the UI Health Care Payroll Manager with gathering and communicating information, developing new human resources services or programs, and providing phone coverage and answering questions as directed.

To be successful in this role, you will need:


A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
1-3 years of human resources experience, with a focus on payroll functions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide exceptional customer service
Proficiency in computer software applications, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies
Demonstrated experience and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-transaction volume environment


Desired qualifications include PHR or SPHR certification and working knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting human resources.

This is a full-time, professional and scientific position, with a pay level of 3A. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for human resources and payroll, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter (under required attachments). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification.

For more information, please contact Michael Lynch at michael-lynch-2.

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