"HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II"

Hiring Department

College of Arts & Science

Job Description

Do you thrive on bringing people and processes together to make an impact? Are you ready to apply your HR skills in a role that combines recruitment, payroll, and international support - all while being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team?

The College of Arts & Science (A&S) at the University of Missouri is looking for a Human Resources Specialist II to join our team. This is more than just a job in HR - it's an opportunity to directly support the faculty and staff who shape the learning and research experiences of thousands of students every year.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Impactful Work: From helping departments find their next great hire to ensuring payroll runs smoothly, your work directly supports the success of one of Missouri's largest and oldest colleges.
• Variety Every Day: You'll balance responsibilities in recruitment, payroll, and visa coordination - keeping your workday engaging and meaningful.
• Collaboration at Its Best: Partner with HR colleagues, department leaders, and university offices to make processes seamless and effective.
• Professional Growth: Whether learning new HR technologies, contributing to special projects, or supporting process improvements, you'll build skills that advance your career.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and process employee recruitment actions from posting to hire.
• Support payroll operations by monitoring time reporting, leave, and compliance across departments.
• Serve as a key liaison for international faculty and staff visa processing.
• Support HR policy implementation and project deliverables.
• Provide excellent service, guidance, and support to faculty, staff, supervisors, and the public.
• Use office technologies (PeopleSoft, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, etc) to deliver accurate and timely results.
• Contribute to training, process improvements, and special projects that enhance HR operations and support the mission of the College of Arts & Science.

If you're ready to make a difference in HR by supporting world-class teaching and research, consider joining our team.

Shift

Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. Typically, 8 am to 5 pm.

Minimum Qualifications

An associate's 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of HR experience (recruitment, payroll, or visa processing).
• Strong knowledge of employment policies, visa sponsorship processes, and HR best practices.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $20 - $25/hour

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: Human Resources Specialist II

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Other Information

This position is located on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Candidates must live in the state of Missouri or be willing to relocate prior to the hire date. Candidates must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

Benefit Eligibility

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 https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.