University of Minnesota · 7 hours ago
CSE Purchasing and Payroll Specialist
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$25/hr - $31/hr
4+ years expThe University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering is seeking a Purchasing and Payroll Specialist to join their Payroll and Purchasing Support Team. This temporary position involves managing purchasing requests and payroll tasks, ensuring compliance with departmental and University policies while providing support to faculty and staff.
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Hiring Manager
Ryan Hoye
Responsibilities
Management and review of ePurch tickets
TDX “Order Goods and Services” ticket submission to request purchasing entry by the FinOps team
Non-employee expense reimbursements
PCard purchases on behalf of end users, including recurring PCard payments (e.g. cell phone plans, subscriptions, etc.) and ad hoc, as appropriate
Assist with vendor set up and supplier document preparation
Purchasing training for new faculty and staff
Appointment coordination within the department, including direct collaboration with supervisors, faculty, accountants, and other administrative staff to hire employees across all job families, and modify/manage payroll appointments
Time and absence administration
Payroll audits and reconciliation
I9 verification
Qualification
Required
BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years
Must be able to pass competency-based testing upon completion of training
Documented problem-solving, attention to detail, and customer service skills
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Transactional experience in payroll, I9, or the J1/H1B visa application process in higher ed or similar industry
Experience with payroll systems and complex payroll transaction processing
Experience working in higher education
Experience with the University's HRMS to include appointment entry
Experience with University payroll and budgets for a variety of appointments and funding sources
Experience with 9-over-12 appointments
Experience with Pcard reconciliation OR requisition processing
Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and systems
Ability to be highly organized, detailed-oriented, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Benefits
MN State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan - tax-deferred.
Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).
Yearly merit increase program.
Many professional development opportunities.
Company
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.08MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Science FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-12-01Grant· $0.03M
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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