What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR. Business Support Specialist position at University of Missouri-Columbia Student Affairs?
To Apply, visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings to access Staff Positions and apply for Job ID 60429.
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.
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.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $19.25 - $27.40 per hour
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Application Materials
Applicants must apply visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings to access Staff Positions and apply for Job ID 60429.
Complete application and upload résumé 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.
Pay: $19.25 - $27.40 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $27