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Department: 480502 - UHR UTS/UNC Partnership

Essential Job Duties:

NC State University is seeking a qualified Temporary Benefits Deductions Specialist to support our Team during a transitional period. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong payroll and accounting skills, and familiarity with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft is highly preferred.

In this role, you will be responsible for administering benefit-related payroll deductions (health, retirement, disability, etc.), performing data reconciliations, preparing remittance files, and resolving discrepancies with vendors and payroll. You will also support employee inquiries through our HR Now case management system, ensuring timely and accurate service.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-impact team that supports over 10,000 employees across the university. We’re looking for someone who can step in quickly, work collaboratively, and help maintain operational continuity.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

+ Administering benefit-related payroll deductions (health, retirement, disability, etc.)

+ Performing data reconciliations and remittance file preparations

+ Resolving vendor and payroll discrepancies

+ Supporting employee inquiries through our HR Now system

+ Serve as a backup for team members as needed to ensure continuity of operations during peak periods, absences, or team transitions.

Required Qualifications:

+ At least one year of experience in benefits, payroll, accounting, or HRIS -related work.

+ Basic knowledge of employee benefit programs and their interaction with payroll deduction processes.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and comfort working with large datasets.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Two or more years of experience in benefits administration, payroll processing, or financial reconciliation within a large organizations

+ Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar Human Resource Information Systems ( HRIS ).

+ Familiarity with benefit plan structures and rules, including health, disability, life, retirement,

+ Experience managing employee inquiries or casework using a service management platform such as HR Now or ServiceNow.

Required license or certification:

N/A

Position Number: 48SM105

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.