Remote/Hybrid Payroll Associate (Workday)

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employee and/

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State's Payroll Department seeks a Payroll Associate (Intermediate Support) to support payroll operations across the University, processing and validating Workday transactions for faculty, staff, and student employees with precision and confidentiality.

The role requires collaboration across Human Resources, Finance and campus partners, with a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work; the employee must be in University Park at least two days per week and maintain

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll practices, payroll tax regulations, and gross-to-net calculations.
• Ability to research and resolve payroll issues with discretion and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using Workday Payroll or similar HCM/ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and validate payroll transactions in Workday for all employee groups.
• Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with laws and university policies.
• Research, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries.
• Analyze payroll results and identify issues or escalation needs.
• Assist with preparation/distribution of year-end payroll documentation (W-2, W-2c).
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and departments to resolve payroll issues.
• Provide backup support and cross-training to ensure continuity.
• Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and customer service.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

GED/HS

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

Penn State's Payroll Department seeks a Payroll Associate (Intermediate Support) to support payroll operations across the University, processing and validating Workday transactions for faculty, staff, and student employees with precision and confidentiality.

The role requires collaboration across Human Resources, Finance and campus partners, with a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work; the employee must be in University Park at least two days per week and maintain