University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Working Title Payroll Associate

Department B&F Business Center-3775

Requisition Number S_250497

Posting Open Date 06/20/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/30/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Payroll Associate serves in the Business & Finance Business Center HR department in a customer-facing role and is responsible for ensuring payroll related personnel actions are completed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. The Payroll Associate primarily executes routine payroll transactions and provides departmental human resource-related support in a subsidiary capacity. The Payroll Associate will work closely with employees within the departments served, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions. This position functions under close supervision and is expected utilize sophisticated technology to provide professional services.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 2 years of related payroll and/or human resources work experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience or training in Microsoft applications
• High school diploma plus 2 years of related payroll and/or human resources work experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience or training in Microsoft applications
• A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant coursework, or specialized training beyond high school
• Experience performing payroll and/or human resources tasks in a business setting
• Experience functioning in a team environment
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance or human resources system
• Knowledge of payroll and/or human resources terminology and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $18.766/hr minimum

How to Apply

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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Gina Kroger 402-472-1948

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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