Human Resources Assistant (Data and Onboarding Associate)

$34,800 - $50,500/Yr

Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA

Full-time

State College, PA

Educational Services

About the position

Penn State Human Resources (HR) is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide outstanding support to the HR Data and Onboarding team. This position will be specifically supporting the Onboarding team. As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to providing a positive and welcoming onboarding experience to new employees joining the Penn State community. You will assist new employees with the completion of Form I-9 and other related onboarding requirements in accordance with Federal/State laws and University policies. Additionally, you will be responsible for processing human resources and payroll forms in our Human Capital Management system, Workday. Transactions processed in Workday include terminations, compensation changes, supplemental payments, and graduate assistant appointments. Ensuring timely processing in accordance with payroll deadlines is also a key responsibility of this role. Furthermore, you will provide support to our network of I-9 Partners generally located at the Commonwealth Campuses.

Responsibilities

• Providing a positive and welcoming onboarding experience to new employees joining the Penn State community.
• Assisting new employees with the completion of Form I-9 and other related onboarding requirements in accordance with Federal/State laws and University policies.
• Processing human resources and payroll forms in our Human Capital Management system, Workday.
• Ensuring timely processing in accordance with payroll deadlines.
• Providing support to our network of I-9 Partners generally located at the Commonwealth Campuses.

Requirements

• Minimally requires High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professionalism and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• A high degree of sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Office365 suite is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to effectively learn and utilize new technologies.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workday or similar Human Capital Management systems.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work.
• Possibility of re-funding after the limited-term appointment.