HR Data and Onboarding Associate

Penn State University • University Park, PA

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Human Resources (HR) is seeking a Data and Onboarding Associate to provide outstanding support to the HR Data and Onboarding team. This position will be specifically supporting the Onboarding team. 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. 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. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. The successful candidate must demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, professionalism, the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team; and a high degree of sensitivity in handling confidential information. Proficiency in Office365 suite is preferred. The successful candidate will also possess strong customer service and communication skills, both oral and written; the ability to effectively learn and utilize new technologies; and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Requirements

• accuracy and attention to detail
• professionalism
• the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• a high degree of sensitivity in handling confidential information
• strong customer service and communication skills, both oral and written
• the ability to effectively learn and utilize new technologies
• the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Office365 suite is preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees