HR Payroll & Leave Specialist | Hybrid

Duke University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking an HR Specialist to support payroll and leave processes for departments across the School of Medicine, partnering with department HR, managers, employees, and students to navigate HR processes and ensure timely, accurate actions.

The role is hybrid with on-site work in Durham, NC and offers opportunities to develop expertise in HR services, respond to questions, and contribute to the continued improvement of HR service delivery across Duke Health.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll transactions and leave programs.
• Familiarity with HR systems (SuccessFactors, iForms, or dFac).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely payroll, processing payroll transactions and deductions.
• Process HR transactions from request to completion, including hires and changes.
• Provide specialized leave support for FMLA, parental, military, personal, and others.
• Serve as a trusted resource for departments, guiding payroll and leave processes.
• Assist employees during onboarding and separation, ensuring required documentation and timelines.
• Deliver an excellent service experience by balancing priorities and clear communication.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leave processing

HR systems

HR policies

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking an HR Specialist to support payroll and leave processes for departments across the School of Medicine, partnering with department HR, managers, employees, and students to navigate HR processes and ensure timely, accurate actions.

The role is hybrid with on-site work in Durham, NC and offers opportunities to develop expertise in HR services, respond to questions, and contribute to the continued improvement of HR service delivery across Duke Health.