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Employment Center Operations Manager - COE, PPI

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Salary: $56,525 per year

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Job Summary

Under direct supervision the Employment Center Operations Manager is responsible for leading, directing and supporting the employment operations for College of Engineering and PPI on the West Lafayette Campus. The center is responsible for working with Business Office and AO on all payroll/employment related needs in their areas. This position will serve as a key resource/liaison to these areas and with Central Payroll on all payroll/employment related matters. It will oversee and lead the team in payroll/employment related processes and ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll actions.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage the day-to-day workload of the team to ensure payroll/employment processes are followed as well maintain integrity of payroll.
  • Manage development and communication of dashboard metrics related to employment processes.
  • Contribute to the redesign and implement business process improvements.
  • Ensure exceptional customer service to all areas serviced by the center.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study.
  • One year of payroll, budget, accounting, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

  • Good understanding of accounting principles as well as payroll processes, related benefits and policies.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
  • Excellent communication (oral & written), leadership, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
  • Able to foster a participative supervisory style and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
  • Personal computer and related skills (i.e. Word, Excel).
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems with little or no precedent.
  • Ability to compile, analyze, and synthesize data into a clear, precise format and presentation.
  • Able to manage the production of timely and accurate reports based on customer requirements.
  • Able to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.

What is Helpful:

  • Payroll experience.
  • Six or more credit hours of accounting coursework.
  • University experience.
  • Working knowledge of educational and/or accounts receivable software such as SAP, Concur, Ariba, Cognos Reporting, etc.
  • Knowledge of University, state, federal and agency policy and procedures.

Additional Information:

  • Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period

Career Stream

Management 1

Pay Band S060
Job Code #20004067
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $56,525, commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

Job details

Title
Employment Center Operations Manager - COE, PPI
Employer
Purdue University
Location
West Lafayette, IN, USA
Published
Sep 11, 2026
Closes:
Nov 10, 2026
Job type
Full time, Human Resources
Field
Recruitment Internal
Salary

Salary: $56,525 per year

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