University of Missouri System Hiring for Leave Administration Team Specialist at Columbia, MO  Full Time

Benefits

Purpose and Scope
The University of Missouri System Human Resources dedicated HR team provides leadership in the planning, integration, and implementation of human resource services and programs for faculty and staff across all campuses and the health system. Our aim is to create a positive and productive work environment with top talent serving internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, UM system HR provides centralized services including benefits, compensation, retirement, and wellness program administration.

Collectively with our campus colleagues, we serve as a strategic and trusted advisor. Support an inclusive and dynamic culture and workforce. Pursue continuous improvement through knowledge, collaboration and leadership.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of human resources and timekeeping duties to ensure effective and efficient FMLA, disability leave, and Shared Leave programs for over 17,000 faculty and staff. Knowledge of payroll, FMLA and FLSA fundamentals, HRIS systems, payroll timekeeping systems, and university leave policies is required.

Responsibilities
Provide consultive services to employees regarding leave and disability benefits including eligibility requirements and process information. Coordinate the intake process with the appropriate vendor(s). Provide support to routine and non-routine inquiries. May escalate complex issues to supervisor.
Provide program administration including, timekeeping, and payroll assistance for approved university leave and university program processes, ensuring attention to detail, university policy adherence, and Kronos and Time & Labor knowledge. Collaboration and partnership with other departments and areas specifically, but not limited to, Central Payroll (CAPS) and the HR Service Center. Thorough knowledge of policies, research of information, data verification, identification of discrepancies and solutions, and interaction with customers, other departments, and vendors is essential. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review approved claims and determine if leave will be paid or unpaid leave, requiring knowledge of university faculty and staff collected rules and regulations.
• Process all leave of absence paperwork according to university policies including Leave of Absence, ePAF and record appropriate time reporting codes on the timesheet for monthly and BIW paid employees.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to employees and all levels of leadership. concerning day-to-day leave issues and activities, escalating claim issues as necessary and appropriate to the vendor or internal leaders.
• Review Return-to-Work papers ensuring appropriate ADA coordination if necessary.
• Process return to work ePAF.
• Manage PTO accruals to ensure leave balances are accurate when employees return from leave. Process adjustments if necessary and approved.
• Maintain communications with appropriate stakeholders throughout the process.
• Payroll adjustments as needed

Review vendor reports regularly. Ensure timely and professional communication to appropriate university stakeholders throughout the process. Report examples include:

• New leave and status update notifications.
• Denied applications.
• Return-to-work confirmations.
• FMLA Leave Entitlement Exhaustion notifications.
• Short-term disability benefit exhaustion notifications; coordinate with long term disability if necessary
• Other reports as necessary to ensure positive employee experiences and university business is functioning effectively.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri.

Salary Range: $17.43/hr – $24.82/hr

GGS Grade: 8

University Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II

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8:00 am – 5:00 pm

An associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Excel spreadsheet skills, attention to detail, accuracy and ability to follow through independently. Experience with payroll is ideal.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

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.

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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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

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