Total Rewards & Payroll Compliance Lead

UI Center for Advancement; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Center for Advancement seeks an experienced Total Rewards Manager to lead benefits, retirement, compensation, payroll governance, and leave administration. You will collaborate with brokers, retirement advisors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, competitive programs and accurate reporting.

Hybrid work is available with on-site presence in Iowa City at least 3 days per week. The role reports to the Director, Talent Management Operations & Total Rewards and may lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, accounting or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, compensation, payroll, or HR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness and voluntary offerings.
• Administer compensation programs, salary structures, classifications, and pay practices.
• Provide payroll governance, compliance, and oversight across regulations and reporting.
• Manage FMLA, ADA and other leave administration processes and governance.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, IRS, and Department of Labor requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for benefits, retirement plans, compensation, payroll governance and compliance.
• Support audits, disclosures, and internal/external reporting on total rewards programs.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll governance

Regulatory compliance

Leave administration

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

UI Center for Advancement seeks an experienced Total Rewards Manager to lead benefits, retirement, compensation, payroll governance, and leave administration. You will collaborate with brokers, retirement advisors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, competitive programs and accurate reporting.

Hybrid work is available with on-site presence in Iowa City at least 3 days per week. The role reports to the Director, Talent Management Operations & Total Rewards and may lead