HR Data and Onboarding Associate

Penn State University is seeking a Data and Onboarding Associate to provide outstanding support to the HR Data and Onboarding team. This role focuses on delivering a positive onboarding experience for new employees and processing necessary HR and payroll forms in the Human Capital Management system, Workday.

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. Transactions processed in Workday include the following: terminations, compensation changes, supplemental payments and graduate assistant appointments
• Ensuring timely processing in accordance with payroll deadlines

Skills

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Human Resources Assistant - Intermediate Support)
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education (if filled as Human Resources Assistant - Support)
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• High degree of sensitivity in handling confidential information
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to effectively learn and utilize new technologies
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
• Authorized to work in the U.S
• Proficiency in Office365 suite

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

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