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Purdue University

Business Assistant, Ag Employment Center

🇺🇸 Hybrid - West Lafayette, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ January 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Business Assistant, Ag Employment Center. This role manages payroll tasks, handles onboarding documentation, and serves as the main contact for payroll-related inquiries, supporting departmental faculty, staff, and students. The assistant also acts as a liaison between customers and central offices, provides training on payroll processes, and uses the TDX tracking system for workflow management.

Highlights
  • Manage monthly/bi-weekly payroll tasks and assist onboarding.
  • Provide training and resolve payroll issues.
  • Utilize the TDX tracking system for workflow management.
  • Three or more years of payroll experience required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and database software.
  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.
  • Non-exempt position eligible for overtime.
  • Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors is advantageous.

Business Assistant, Ag Employment Center Full Description

Job Summary
 The Payroll Business Assistant will be responsible for and serve as unit key point of contact on all payroll related guidelines, policies, and procedures for assigned business areas. Responsible for the operation center’s monthly/bi-weekly payroll tasks.  Prepare and submit appropriate documents to assist in the onboarding process for new employees. Serve as a point of contact for all payroll and other related questions while assisting departmental faculty, staff, and students with payroll needs. Act as a liaison between customers and central offices. Serve as a departmental resource person to train and assist staff with payroll processes and to resolve situational problems. Utilize the TDX tracking system to manage workflow.   
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring on-campus presence two days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.
What We're Looking For:
 
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Three (3) or more years of payroll experience
 
Skills needed:
  • Experience in providing a high level of customer service
  • Ability to identify problems, analyze information and implement solutions 
  • Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, maintain quality standards and handling confidential information with discretion 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels 
  • Must be extremely flexible and adaptable to constantly varying work environments and with limited daily supervision 
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and implement policies and procedures 
  • Proficient with personal computer and related software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, database, internet, etc.) 
  • Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
  • Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology 
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills 
 
What is helpful:
  • Two (2) years of University business office experience strongly desired
  • SAP and SuccessFactors experience

Additional Information:
  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
  • All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy
  • Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream
  • Administrative and Operational Support 2
  • Pay Band: S040
  • Job Code: 20002334

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php