Human Resource Business Services Partner - Hybrid

Hiring Department

Division of Student Affairs

Job Description

Summary

This position provides support to the Office of Finance and Human Resources in the areas of payroll, recruitment, data entry and management, reporting, and record keeping. The position also serves as a partner in the areas of budgeting, event planning and support, and training coordination.

Essential Functions

Coordinate HR transactions (hires, pay changes, separations, etc.) while ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies and regulations. This position will oversee the completion of HR documentation, ensuring all necessary information is submitted before processing for their assigned units. Utilizing knowledge, experience, and data, this position may make suggestions on streamlining, operational efficiencies, reducing errors and delays across various projects and processes.

Support HR systems and processes. This includes handling employee actions like job changes, payroll adjustments, and separations in a timely and accurate manner. This position assists the Business Support Specialist in central timekeeping functions, ensuring payroll is processed correctly and on time for assigned units, preventing pay errors, and utilizing multiple resources (Excel, Teams, Outlook, policies, etc.) to research discrepancies to offer resolution.

Prepare reports and conduct data analysis to assist HR and finance teams in decision-making. Using Excel, you will compile data on employee appointments and recruitment metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement. This position will provide insights and feedback to help shape more informed strategies and enhance overall operational performance.

Assist with project management for HR initiatives, such as training programs, compensation planning, and employee relations projects. This position will collaborate with department leaders to schedule, plan, and execute key HR initiatives. Additionally, this position will provide essential administrative support, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet organizational objectives.

Support employee and manager documentation preparation. This position will guide managers and employees through document processes, ensuring they understand requirements and deadlines. The attention to detail will ensure that records are properly maintained and in line with HR policies.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

After a period of on-site training, this position is eligible for up to 2 days of remote work per week, subject to approval, business needs, and University policies.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) and experience working with HR databases and reporting tools.

Awareness of HR processes and regulations, including payroll, compensation, and compliance.

Experience in project management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying process improvements.

Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide clear guidance to employees and managers.

Experience in HR systems such as PeopleSoft or similar platforms is highly preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.00 per hour; paid on a bi-weekly basis.

GGS Level: 008

University Title: Sr. Business Support Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.