Job Summary
The Business Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring smooth payroll operations and providing essential support to faculty, staff, and students. This position serves as the primary resource for payroll guidelines, policies, and procedures while handling monthly and bi-weekly payroll tasks with precision and efficiency.
This role is responsible for preparing and submitting necessary documents to assist with employee onboarding, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires. Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, the Payroll Business Assistant provides guidance and support while coordinating between departments and central offices to resolve payroll challenges.
In addition to processing payroll, this position trains and assists staff with payroll procedures, addressing issues as they arise. Utilizing the TDX tracking system, the Payroll Business Assistant manages workflow efficiently to maintain smooth operations. This position is 100% on campus and offers an opportunity to contribute expertise in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
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
- 3+ years of payroll, account management, or other business-related experience
Skills needed:
- Must have 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 years of University business office experience strongly desired
- Experience with SAP and Success Factors
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
- 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