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University of IowaPosted 3 weeks ago

Total Rewards & Payroll Manager

HybridIowa City, Iowa, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeEnterprise

Job Summary

Administer employee benefits, retirement plans, compensation, and payroll operations while ensuring compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and federal/state regulations. Manage vendor relationships, coordinate open enrollment, and oversee HRIS systems powered by UKG to maintain accurate records and support audits. Conduct compensation analyses with external consultants and monitor legislative changes affecting total rewards programs. Serve as the primary internal contact for complex benefits inquiries and resolution of regulatory issues. This hybrid role requires on-site presence at least three days a week at our Iowa City office.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in benefits administration, compensation, payroll, or human resources
  • Experience administering employee benefits and retirement plans
  • Managing payroll operations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits, retirement plans, compensation, and payroll administration
  • Strong understanding of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FLSA, ACA, IRS regulations, and related compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of payroll laws, wage-and-hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Working on-site at least 3 days a week at our office in Iowa City

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