Compliance Manager

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Madison offers a challenging role focused on payroll compensation compliance reporting within its research administration framework. The position collaborates with campus constituents and external partners to ensure regulatory adherence and accurate grant charges.

Candidate responsibilities include policy development, training completion, and maintaining processes that meet university and sponsor requirements. A strong communication and project management skill set is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in Research Administration.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement Federal, State, and University policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret University accounting systems operations and data.
• Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, project management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships throughout the organizationAbility to clearly communicate complex situations and ideas through written communication and oral presentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective business solutions.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll compensation compliance reporting process at UW-Madison
• Ensure commitments to sponsors were met
• Ensure that grants were not overcharged
• Ensure completion of provisions of certification and training in accordance with UW-Madison compensation compliance policy and procedures
• Work closely with campus constituents and external partners
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to compliance with regulations
• Support UW-Madison's technical system needs related to effort management
• Serve as a key resource to campus regarding research administration compliance areas

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Customer service

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll compensation compliance reporting process at UW-Madison
• Ensure commitments to sponsors were met
• Ensure that grants were not overcharged
• Ensure completion of provisions of certification and training in accordance with UW-Madison compensation compliance policy and procedures
• Work closely with campus constituents and external partners
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to compliance with regulations
• Support UW-Madison's technical system needs related to effort management
• Serve as a key resource to campus regarding research administration compliance areas

Requirements

• Five years of experience in Research Administration
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement Federal, State, and University policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze and interpret University accounting systems operations and data
• Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, project management, and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships throughout the organizationAbility to clearly communicate complex situations and ideas through written communication and oral presentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective business solutions
• Bachelor's Degree is required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Research Administration, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and University policies while effectively managing payroll compensation processes. Strong ability to analyze data and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.