BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST SR (Student Affairs Human Resources)

Hiring Department This position provides HR and operational support to departments across Student Affairs, including Dean of Students, Student Engagement & Leadership, Student Health & Well-Being, and Student Auxiliary Services. Working closely with managers, employees, and campus partners, you will play a key role in ensuring processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and with a strong commitment to service. Job Description 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 Medical and dental and vision plans Retirement Paid time off Short- and long-term disability Paid parental leave Paid caregiver leave Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses 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 The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Missouri-Columbia