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Purdue University is hiring an Employment Center Operations Manager to lead and support payroll and employment operations within the Administrative Operations on the West Lafayette Campus. The role involves managing the team’s daily workload, developing dashboard metrics, improving business processes, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll actions while serving as a liaison with Central Payroll.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day payroll and employment processes, maintaining payroll integrity.
Develop and communicate dashboard metrics related to employment processes.
Redesign and implement business process improvements.
Provide exceptional customer service to serviced areas.
Requires Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field.
One year of payroll, budget, accounting, or related experience required.
Knowledge of accounting principles, payroll processes, benefits, and policies.
Skills in Word, Excel, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and report management.
Preferred knowledge of SAP, Concur, Ariba, Cognos Reporting, and university policies.
Annual salary approximately $56,525, commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Center Operations Manager Full Description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision the Employment Center Operations Manager is responsible for leading, directing and supporting the employment operations for Administrative Operations (AO) on the West Lafayette Campus. The center is responsible for working with Business Office and AO on all payroll/employment related needs in their areas. This position will serve as a key resource/liaison to these areas and with Central Payroll on all payroll/employment related matters. It will oversee and lead the team in payroll/employment related processes and ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll actions.

Responsibilities Include:

Manage the day-to-day workload of the team to ensure payroll/employment processes are followed as well maintain integrity of payroll.
Manage development and communication of dashboard metrics related to employment processes.
Contribute to the redesign and implement business process improvements.
Ensure exceptional customer service to all areas serviced by the center.

This is a hybrid position with a combination of remote and on-campus work.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study.
One year of payroll, budget, accounting, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

Good understanding of accounting principles as well as payroll processes, related benefits and policies.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
Excellent communication (oral & written), leadership, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
Able to foster a participative supervisory style and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
Personal computer and related skills (i.e. Word, Excel).
High level of attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems with little or no precedent.
Ability to compile, analyze, and synthesize data into a clear, precise format and presentation.
Able to manage the production of timely and accurate reports based on customer requirements.
Able to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.

What is Helpful:

Six or more credit hours of accounting coursework.
University experience.
Working knowledge of educational and/or accounts receivable software such as SAP, Concur, Ariba, Cognos Reporting, etc.
Knowledge of University, state, federal and agency policy and procedures.

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

Career Stream

Management 1

Pay Band S060
Job Code #20004067
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $56,525, commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Responsibilities Include:

Manage the day-to-day workload of the team to ensure payroll/employment processes are followed as well maintain integrity of payroll.
Manage development and communication of dashboard metrics related to employment processes.
Contribute to the redesign and implement business process improvements.
Ensure exceptional customer service to all areas serviced by the center.

This is a hybrid position with a combination of remote and on-campus work.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study.
One year of payroll, budget, accounting, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

Good understanding of accounting principles as well as payroll processes, related benefits and policies.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
Excellent communication (oral & written), leadership, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
Able to foster a participative supervisory style and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
Personal computer and related skills (i.e. Word, Excel).
High level of attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems with little or no precedent.
Ability to compile, analyze, and synthesize data into a clear, precise format and presentation.
Able to manage the production of timely and accurate reports based on customer requirements.
Able to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.

What is Helpful:

Six or more credit hours of accounting coursework.
University experience.
Working knowledge of educational and/or accounts receivable software such as SAP, Concur, Ariba, Cognos Reporting, etc.
Knowledge of University, state, federal and agency policy and procedures.

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

Career Stream

Management 1

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