HR Operations Specialist: Data Integrity & Service

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking an organized, customer-focused HR Operations Specialist to support HR Business Partners and campus departments through the employee lifecycle.

You will process a wide range of HR transactions with a strong emphasis on data accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment behind the scenes. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders and meticulous record-keeping using the eHRFile system.

Qualifications

• An associate 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and customer-service orientation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer a high volume of HR transactions, including hires, onboarding, job changes, transfers, additional pay requests, status changes, separations, and other employee lifecycle events.
• Coordinate payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees by reviewing timekeeping records and processing pay-related transactions and adjustments.
• Serve as a resource to employees, managers, and HR Business Partners by providing guidance on HR Operations processes and procedures.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and campus departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of personnel actions.
• Review HR transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university policies and federal and state requirements.
• Maintain employee records and electronic personnel files through the eHRFile system, ensuring proper documentation and record retention practices.
• Collaborate across the HR Operations team to provide seamless service, share knowledge, and support departmental coverage needs.
• Monitor and maintain data integrity within HR systems, researching and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Support audits, reporting needs, and compliance-related activities.
• Participate in special projects, testing, and implementation efforts related to HR processes and systems.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, departmental, and organizational information.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of university policies, HR best practices, and applicable employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Confidentiality

HR operations

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

eHRFile system

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking an organized, customer-focused HR Operations Specialist to support HR Business Partners and campus departments through the employee lifecycle.

You will process a wide range of HR transactions with a strong emphasis on data accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment behind the scenes. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders and meticulous record-keeping using the eHRFile system.