Non-Resident Alien Payroll Specialist (Open to University Staff Only)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Accounting & Finance
USD 55k-55k / year
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
| Working Title | Non-Resident Alien Payroll Specialist (Open to University Staff Only) |
|---|---|
| Department | Payroll Services-0980 |
| Requisition Number | S_250797 |
| Posting Open Date | 12/15/2025 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 01/05/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Manage Non-Resident Alien (NRA) processes for UNL. Ensure compliance with NRA Federal requirements and related rules and regulations. Administer Non-Resident Alien taxation program for UNL including tax treaties, tax treaty renewals, substantial presence tests, completion of NRA forms and NRA tax calculations. Monitor IRS list servers and update Tax Treaty tables. Perform other payroll duties as assigned. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants 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. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. |
| Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and/or equivalent experience. Two years of human resources, payroll, and/or business administrative experience. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Data management and analysis experience. Working knowledge of SAP. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $55,000/yr. minimum |
| How to Apply | “Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.” |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Nicole Adkins, Director of Payroll Operations nadkins2@unl.edu 402-472-8556 |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
| If Temporary, indicate end date | |
| Planned Hire Date: | |
| Appointment End Date |
