Business Assistant, Employment

Req Id: 43309

Job Title: Business Assistant, Employment

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Employment Center Business Assistant will support employment, onboarding, and payroll-related processes for the Ag, HHS, & Vet Med Employment Center. The primary responsibility of this position is serving as the center's primary I-9 verifier by completing Form I-9 verifications and reverifications in accordance with federal and university guidelines.

Additional responsibilities include processing employment-related requests, monitoring employment and work authorization requirements, and assisting faculty, staff, students, and business offices with employment and payroll-related questions. This position will also serve as a resource to assist staff with payroll processes and resolve situational problems, act as a liaison between customers and central offices, and utilize TDX and email to manage workflow.

This position requires an on-campus presence to support operational needs.

What Were Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma / GED

• 3 or more years of payroll experience

• Must have experience in providing a high level of customer service

Skills

• Ability to identify problems, analyze information, and implement solutions

• Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, maintaining quality standards, and handling confidential information with discretion

• Strong organizational and time management skills with an 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

Additional Information:

• This is a part-time (.75 FTE) position
• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary
• 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 university

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S040

Job Code #20002334

The anticipated annual rate for this position is $18.50/hour.

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

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Posting Start Date: 7/28/26