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University Human Resources

University Services Building (USB)
1 W. Prentiss Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52242

Benefits: 319-335-2676 | benefits@uiowa.edu
Payroll: 319-335-2381 | payroll-services@uiowa.edu
Administrative Services:
319-335-3558 | univhr-admin@uiowa.edu

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