Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, PC Software, Payroll Administration, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, SAP, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
Req Id: 42621
Job Title: Business Assistant, Administrative Operations
City: West Lafayette
Job 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 Administrative Operations.
Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for 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 ticketing system to manage workflow.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Three years of 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
- Two years of University business office experience.
- University Payroll/Human Resources experience.
Additional Information:
- 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
Purdue University is an EO/EA University
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S040
Job Code #20002334
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $18.25/hour.
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Posting Start Date: 6/11/26