SAVE

Payroll Associate

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Details

Posted:

April 10, 2026

Location:

Lincoln, Nebraska

Show Map

Requisition Number: S_260274

Department: HR/Payroll Hub IANR-0913

Description of Work:

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) Business Centers are a cohesive team that provide professional service, efficient resource management, and effective solution development with integrity, accountability and focus on the customer. This position is located on UNL's East Campus, home to the beautiful Maxwell Arboretum, the UNL Dairy Store, and plenty of parking!

As a Payroll Associate, you will:

Be 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.
Executes routine payroll transactions and provides departmental human resource-related support in a subsidiary capacity.
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.
Function under close supervision and be expected utilize technology to provide professional services.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
Robust retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

As an EO 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 two years of related payroll and/or human resources work experience, additional relevant education (May 2026 graduates considered) may substitute for experience.
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:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

Experience functioning in 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.

Posted Salary: $18.766/hr minimum

Job Type: Full-Time

Internal Number: 100071

About University of Nebraska Lincoln

With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.

More Jobs from This Employer

More Jobs Like This

Temporary Residence Hall Director (F/T)	Charleston, South Carolina
College of Charleston	4 Days Ago
Director of Finance and Accounting - St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Austin, TX	Austin, Texas
St. Stephen's Episcopal School	4 Days Ago
Chief Financial Officer - The Windward School, White Plains, NY	White Plains, New York
The Windward School	6 Days Ago

You do not have JavaScript Enabled on this browser. Please enable it in order to use the full functionality of our website.

Payroll Associate

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Error