Payroll Technician

Overview

Description Of Work

Analyze all employment, salary, and personal data received on the HR/Payroll transmittal forms (PAF, PDF, I-9, W-4, etc.) in conjunction with SAP Personnel Administration. Validate incoming materials for completeness and accuracy. Utilize independent judgment when applying UNL policies, federal/state tax regulation, and INS (immigration) regulations. Train and assist UNL staff in the completion of the HR/Payroll transmittal forms and in the online navigation of SAP.

Serve as initial Payroll contact for walk-in employees and department staff. Assist with processing special checks and calculating tax withholding, leave payouts, and over payments.

Working Title
:
Payroll Technician

Department
:
Payroll Services-0980

• Analyze all employment, salary, and personal data on HR/Payroll transmittal forms (PAF, PDF, I-9, W-4, etc.) with SAP Personnel Administration.
• Validate incoming materials for completeness and accuracy.
• Apply UNL policies, federal/state tax regulations, and INS (immigration) regulations using independent judgment.
• Train and assist UNL staff in completing HR/Payroll transmittal forms and online SAP navigation.
• Serve as initial Payroll contact for walk-in employees and department staff.
• Assist with processing special checks and calculating tax withholding, leave payouts, and over payments.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s in business administration, accounting or related field plus two years payroll and/or accounting experience required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets; detail oriented and able to perform work in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or related field; experience in a higher education setting preferred.
• Experience with ERP and payroll preferred.

Posted Salary: $22.393/hr minimum

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 2024 equity notice at: equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/