Business Assistant, Employment

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a part-time Employment Center Business Assistant to support onboarding, payroll, and employment processes. The role centers on serving as the center’s primary I-9 verifier and handling verifications per federal and university guidelines.

The position requires on-campus presence at West Lafayette, Indiana. Responsibilities include assisting faculty, staff, and students with employment questions, managing workflow via TDX and email, and acting as a liaison with central

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies Form I-9 verifications and reverifications per federal and university guidelines.
• Process employment-related requests and assist with payroll inquiries.
• Serve as liaison between customers and central offices and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist staff with payroll processes and resolve workplace issues.
• Support onboarding and payroll-related tasks on campus.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Payroll knowledge

I-9 verification

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Database software

Internet

Job description

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)
• 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