Payroll Technician; Temporary

Payroll Technician (Temporary)

Department: Payroll Services-0980

Requisition Number: S_260029

Posting Open Date: 01/16/2026

Application Review Date: 01/27/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Work Location: Lincoln, NE

Job Type: Full‑Time Temporary

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• Full‑time Temp in‑office position
• Serve as the point of contact/resource for campus unit HR/Payroll staff to resolve issues and answer questions in person and over the phone
• Review hiring documents, federal/state forms (I‑9, W‑4, W‑4N, etc.) Personnel Data Form (PDF) for proper completion and compliance with federal/state laws and regulations
• Complete complex entry of payroll transactions into the university payroll system
• Review entries performed by campus units for completeness and accuracy
• Office tasks such as:
  Answering phones, emails, data entry, running reports
• Assisting Departments with payroll questions
• Entering Separation Employment Actions
• Entering New Hire Actions for Students, Temps and On‑Call appointments
• W2’s between the dates of January and April

The University of Nebraska‑Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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.
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Associates or equivalent education/experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary. Problem solving and ability to work as a team member and independently.

Knowledge of SAP and the University.

Required:

No

Required:

No

Required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Required:

Yes

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

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• * Please describe your interpersonal and communication skills. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please describe your problem solving skills as well as your ability to work both as a team member and independently. (Open Ended Question)