Compliance Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Effort Compliance Manager ensuring payroll compensation compliance at UW-Madison. Collaborating with campus constituents and external partners on compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Research Administration, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and University policies while effectively managing payroll compensation processes. Strong ability to analyze data and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

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Research Administration ExperienceFederal Compliance KnowledgeUniversity Accounting Systems AnalysisProject Management SkillsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Payroll Compliance ReportingPolicy DevelopmentData AnalysisProcess ImprovementEffort Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCustomer ServicePlanningRelationship ManagementOral Presentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

ComplianceGrants ManagementResearch AdministrationUW-MadisonTechnical Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the payroll compensation compliance reporting process at UW-Madison
Ensure commitments to sponsors were met
Ensure that grants were not overcharged
Ensure completion of provisions of certification and training in accordance with UW-Madison compensation compliance policy and procedures
Work closely with campus constituents and external partners
Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to compliance with regulations
Support UW-Madison's technical system needs related to effort management
Serve as a key resource to campus regarding research administration compliance areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years of experience in Research Administration
Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement Federal, State, and University policies and procedures
Ability to analyze and interpret University accounting systems operations and data
Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, project management, and customer service skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization
Ability to clearly communicate complex situations and ideas through written communication and oral presentation
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective business solutions
Bachelor's Degree is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous paid time off
competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts
participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund