Business Support Specialist Sr (Student Affairs Human Resources)

Summary

This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful
partnerships across the university while supporting programs and services that contribute to student success. You’ll gain broad experience
in human resources, payroll, recruitment, data management, training, and business operations while working alongside a collaborative team
committed to continuous improvement. If you’re looking for a position where you can strengthen your professional skills, contribute ideas,
and make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you

Essential Functions (In priority
order)

• Drive critical HR operations: Coordinate HR and business processes including recruitment, hiring,
  onboarding, payroll administration, employee changes, and separations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established
  procedures.
• Serve as a go-to resource: Build positive working relationships with managers, employees, and campus
  partners while providing responsive support and guidance on HR-related processes and requirements.
• Solve problems and
  uncover solutions: Research and resolve issues by gathering information from multiple systems and resources, applying established
  procedures, and exercising sound judgment to support effective outcomes.
• Support end-to-end recruitment efforts:
  Support recruitment activities from position posting through onboarding, helping ensure professional and positive experience for
  candidates and hiring managers.
• Turn data into insight: Prepare, maintain, and analyze reports and employment data
  to support decision-making, accountability, and the integrity of personnel records.

Other Job Functions
(In priority order)

• Champion process excellence: Identify opportunities to improve processes,
  strengthen documentation, enhance training resources, and promote consistency and efficiency across operations.
• Support
  learning and continuous improvement: Assist with training and communication efforts by sharing resources, reinforcing best
  practices, and helping employees and leaders navigate routine HR processes with confidence.
• Build strong partnerships
  across Student Affairs and Mizzou: Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, confidentiality, and a customer-service mindset
  while supporting the mission and goals of the departments, division, and University.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm

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.

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: $19.25 – $27.40 per hour

Grade: GGS 008

University Title: Senior Business Support
Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.Range:

Application Materials

Complete application and upload resume and cover letter and provide contact
information for at least three references (including current or former supervisor).

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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/departments-staff/human-resou
rces/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

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

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