Time and Absence Specialist, Human Resources (864)

Job Description

Job Summary

The Time and Absence Specialist is responsible for administering, monitoring, and maintaining all aspects of employee timekeeping and university leave records. This role ensures accurate and compliant tracking of work hours, leave balances, and attendance records while serving as a primary resource for employees and supervisors regarding time and absence policies. The Time and Absence Specialist supports Human Resources operations by ensuring data integrity, resolving discrepancies, and providing guidance on institutional, state, and federal regulations related to time and absence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively navigate and utilize time and attendance systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion) and HR information systems (HRIS).
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to identify and resolve timekeeping issues and system errors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws related to time and attendance.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees and management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Two years of experience in human resources, payroll, timekeeping, or related experience
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FMLA and other leave laws
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or large organizational settings
• Familiarity with complex timekeeping systems (e.g., Oracle Kronos, UKG, Banner, Workday).

Compensation and Benefits

• Job Family – Human Resources Professional 1
• Salary – Market Range 6 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on employee benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• (3) three references (available upon request)
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students, highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 864
• Job Category Human Resources
• Posting Date 04/16/2026, 01:29 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37614, US

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