Hybrid Payroll Associate – Workday & Compliance

The Pennsylvania State University; Struble (PA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Payroll Associate (Intermediate Support) to support payroll operations across the University. You will process, validate, and troubleshoot payroll transactions for faculty, staff, and student employees using Workday, while upholding confidentiality and compliance with laws.

Work arrangements combine remote and on-campus presence, with at least two days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with payroll systems or processes is preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information and data security

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and validate payroll transactions for all employee groups in Workday.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and university policies.
• Research, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Analyze payroll results and identify issues or trends needing further research or escalation.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of year‑end payroll documents (W‑2, W‑2c).
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and departments to resolve payroll issues.
• Provide backup support for payroll functions and participate in cross‑training.
• Maintain and update payroll procedures and job aids.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and customer service.
• Provide high‑quality customer service via phone, email, and in-person while protecting sensitive data.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Confidentiality

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Payroll Associate (Intermediate Support) to support payroll operations across the University. You will process, validate, and troubleshoot payroll transactions for faculty, staff, and student employees using Workday, while upholding confidentiality and compliance with laws.

Work arrangements combine remote and on-campus presence, with at least two days in the office per week.