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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Office of Business Administration is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with a commitment to teamwork to join the Office of Physical Plant (OPP) Time and Attendance Department as a Time and Attendance Associate – Intermediate Support, with a primary focus on the University Park Campus.

The Time and Attendance Associate supports approximately 300 employees in the accurate and efficient entry, processing, and submission of timecards; resolves issues related to time errors and adjustments; validates the accuracy of time, absence, holiday, overtime, and wage rate information; provides guidance to employees and managers on time entry policies and procedures; and collaborates with cross-functional teams to implemet process improvements.

Work Arrangement:

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete daily reviews of all time entries to ensure accurate time and attendance records for OPP’s University Park Campus Technical Service employee population

• Provide proactive instruction to employees and managers related to time entry procedures and process questions; partner with employees and managers to troubleshoot timecard issues; adjust entries and facilitate the resubmission process; develop training materials for the unit on time procedures and best practices

• Verify, apply knowledge of, review, and enter correct codes related to leave of absence and overtime scenarios

• Run various bi-weekly/monthly reports related to payroll processing

• Advise on policies and procedures as they relate to accurate and compliant payroll processing

• Provide exceptional customer service utilizing email, Microsoft Teams, and telephone inquiries

The successful candidate for this position must possess:

• Proficient knowledge of Excel and data management skills

• A high level of integrity, accuracy, and self-management

• The ability to