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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Human Resources has an exciting opportunity on our HR Data and Onboarding team! We are searching for a HR Data and Onboarding Associate specifically supporting our Data Team.
What you'd do
- Process Human Resources and Payroll transactions into our Human Capital Management system, Workday
- Transactions processed in Workday include the following: terminations, job changes, graduate assistant appointments, compensation changes, one-time payments, supplemental pays, reappointments, add contingent workers, and background checks
- Ensuring timely processing in accordance with payroll deadlines for all employee and appointment types
- Review and verify employee records and personnel documentation to ensure compliance with University policies, state regulations, and federal requirements.
What they want
- Sensitivity in handling confidential information
- Commitment to handling questions and concerns with speed, accuracy, and professionalism.
- Sound judgment and discretion in referring inquiries to other HR staff members or units.
- Strong customer service skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a team
- Starts
- 2026-09-25