HR Operations & Data Specialist – Student Affairs

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 26,518 - 37,746; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts (UM System)

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an experienced Senior Business Support Specialist to provide HR and operational support across Student Affairs. You will manage HR workflows, from recruitment through onboarding, and contribute to data-driven decision making with accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, process improvement, and delivering timely, customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2 years HR experience.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with HR databases and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of payroll, compensation, and compliance.
• Project management experience and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, changes, and separations.
• Build relationships with managers and staff; provide guidance on HR processes.
• Research and resolve HR issues using established procedures.
• Support end-to-end recruitment from posting to onboarding.
• Prepare and analyze employment data and reports.

Skills

Excel

HR databases

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

HR reporting tools

Job description

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an experienced Senior Business Support Specialist to provide HR and operational support across Student Affairs. You will manage HR workflows, from recruitment through onboarding, and contribute to data-driven decision making with accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, process improvement, and delivering timely, customer-focused service.