PAYROLL AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Salary:

Minimum $17.55 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The La Follette School is highly ranked among graduate degree public policy programs and enjoys a worldwide reputation for research and teaching. As a department within the College of Letters & Science (L&S), the La Follette School provides undergraduate and graduate programming, internationally recognized research, and outreach activities that exemplify the Wisconsin Idea.

The Payroll Specialist I leads payroll and benefit processing and consultation for all La Follette School employees. The position consults with the Administrator and collaborates with the School's Funds Manager on faculty grant fund balances in support of faculty salary support and other complex payroll and funding issues. The position also leads department HR efforts related to student hiring, including drafting appointment letters, setting up health benefits, and coordinating onboarding.

Responsibilities:

Processes payroll, receives employee payroll changes, and provides routine human resources information to one or more work units in order to ensure timely and accurate payroll transaction processing. Maintains personnel records and assists with work unit operational policy development.

• 20% Prepares, organizes, disseminates, and processes payroll resources, communications, and materials for one or more work units through various mediums under general supervision
• 20% Prepares and audits standard work unit payrolls, and completes payroll transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipates deadlines
• 20% Receives, responds to, and resolves employee payroll questions and problems
• 10% Counsels new, existing, and terminating employees on payroll options, timelines, taxes, and deductions
• 5% Represents unit/program at institutional payroll workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• 5% Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations
• 10% Leads department human resource efforts related to student employee hiring, including drafting appointment letters, setting up health benefits, and coordinating onboarding
• 10% Consults with Administrator and collaborates with Funds Manager on faculty grant fund balances in support of faculty salary support and other complex payroll and funding issues

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

Required Skills:
- Professional experience working in human resources functions such as payroll, compensation, and benefits
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures related to payroll and benefits
- High attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and work quickly and accurately within strict time deadlines
- Computer literacy with experience with a wide range of computer software, specifically Microsoft Excel

Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency using web-based financial software to monitor funding records
- Knowledge of higher education payroll and benefit policies, processes, and programs
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques
- Excellent problem-solving skills, including ability to correct issues when they arise

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Schedule:

Full-time M-F

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


How to Apply:

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For questions on the position, contact: Steve Kulig, skulig@lafollette.wisc.edu or (608) 262-8631

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

Contact:

Steven Kulig
skulig@lafollette.wisc.edu
608-262-8631
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Payroll Specialist I(HR037)

Department(s):

A484400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

260503-CP



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Jun 27 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 11 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time