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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 Senior Time and Attendance Associate – Senior Support.

The Time and Attendance Associate supports approximately 1,000 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 implement 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:

• Monitor and manage payroll deadlines and related data submissions on a bi-weekly basis to ensure accurate time and attendance records for OPP’s University Park Technical Service employee population, and provide oversight of time and attendance efforts for the Commonwealth Campus Facilities technical service employees

• Monitor and update time balances; track and audit time submission approvals

• 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

• Advise on time entry policies and processes; ensure compliance with University Payroll policies and collective bargaining agreement requirements

• Investigate and resolve payroll integration issues between work unit and enterprise systems

• Cooperate and coordinate with multiple departments to strengthen partnerships, resolve issues, and