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Purdue University is hiring an Employment Center Operations Manager. This position is hybrid, based at the West Lafayette campus, and primarily involves overseeing payroll and employment operations across various business areas.

Highlights

Lead and direct employment operations and serve as liaison with Central Payroll.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and manage team workload.
Develop and communicate employment process metrics and execute business process improvements.
Bachelor's degree in related fields and at least 1 year of payroll or accounting experience required.
Proficient in MS Word and Excel; experience with SAP, Concur, Ariba preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and customer service skills essential.
Ability to influence and build relationships across diverse workforce levels.
Retirement benefits include defined contribution; position is FLSA exempt.
Hybrid work option available based on candidate location and interest.

Employment Center Operations Manager Full Description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the Employment Center Operations Manager is responsible for leading, directing and supporting the employment operations for numerous business areas across the West Lafayette campus . The Employment Center is responsible for working with Business Office and campus departments on all payroll/employment related needs in their areas. This position will serve as a key resource/liaison to these areas and with Central Payroll on all payroll/employment related matters. It will oversee and lead the team in payroll/employment related processes and ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll actions. Manage the day-to-day workload of the team to ensure payroll/employment processes are followed, as well maintain integrity of payroll. Responsible for development and communication of dashboard metrics related to employment processes. Will contribute to the redesign and implement business process improvements. Ensure exceptional customer service to all areas serviced by the Employment Center.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
Minimum of 1 year of payroll related, budget, accounting, or related experience; preferably with the University
Good understanding of accounting principles as well as payroll processes, related benefits and policies
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures
Excellent communication (oral & written), leadership, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Able to foster a participative supervisory style and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others
Personal computer and related skills (i.e. Word, Excel)
High level of attention to detail
Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems with little or no precedent
Ability to compile, analyze, and synthesize data into a clear, precise format and presentation
Able to manage the production of timely and accurate reports based on customer requirements
Able to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines

Preferred:

Six credit hours of accounting coursework desired
Working knowledge of educational and/or accounts receivable software such as SAP, Concur, Ariba, Cognos Reporting, etc.
Knowledge of University, state, federal and agency policy and procedures

Additional Information:

To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
Minimum of 1 year of payroll related, budget, accounting, or related experience; preferably with the University
Good understanding of accounting principles as well as payroll processes, related benefits and policies
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures
Excellent communication (oral & written), leadership, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Able to foster a participative supervisory style and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others
Personal computer and related skills (i.e. Word, Excel)
High level of attention to detail
Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems with little or no precedent
Ability to compile, analyze, and synthesize data into a clear, precise format and presentation
Able to manage the production of timely and accurate reports based on customer requirements
Able to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines

Preferred:

Six credit hours of accounting coursework desired
Working knowledge of educational and/or accounts receivable software such as SAP, Concur, Ariba, Cognos Reporting, etc.
Knowledge of University, state, federal and agency policy and procedures

Additional Information:

To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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