Req Id: 44048
Job Title: Business Assistant, Employment
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Employment Center Business Assistant will be responsible for and serve as unit key point of contact on all payroll related guidelines, policies, and procedures for the Ag, HHS, and Vet Med Employment Center.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage the operations 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 arrangement with a combination of remote work and on-site work at Purdue Universitys West Lafayette campus. Employees are currently expected to work on-site two days per week during a Monday through Friday workweek. Employees who prefer to work on-site more frequently may do so. Work arrangements and on-site requirements are subject to change based on business and operational needs.
What Were Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Three years of experience in a role with strong attention to detail, providing customer service, or payroll experience.
- Experience providing a high level of customer service.
Skills Needed:
- 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:
- Experience with SAP and Success Factors.
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: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S040
Job Code #20002334
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $18.50/hour. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
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Posting Start Date: 9/21/26