Senior Human Resources Specialist

Office of Human Resources

The Senior Human Resources Specialist plays a critical role in delivering consistent, high quality recruitment support to departments both at the University of Missouri - Columbia and UM System. The position serves as an operational lead within the HR recruitment function, managing complex recruitment processes, ensuring policy and process compliance, and providing consultative support to hiring departments and team members. This position will lead the Office of Human Resources' efforts to implement and enhance the Unpaid Appointments process and be a direct point of contact for hiring departments and candidates working through this process.

Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary liaison for unpaid appointment processing and background check adjudication, ensuring compliance and timely resolution.
* Provide advanced recruitment operations support for hiring processes, including escalated decision making related to job postings, applicant services, candidate screening, compensation analysis, offer generation, background check adjudication, and requisition approvals.
* Support strategic process improvements aimed at enhancing recruitment efficiency, compliance, and overall service experience.
* Participate in cross-functional projects and committees focused on recruitment process enhancements, training facilitation, and policy development.
* Respond to requests for records and subpoenas for employee file information from OGC and external legal representatives.
* Manage and coordinate unemployment claim responses in collaboration with UM System Contacts.

Why You'll Love This Role:
* Impactful Work: You'll play a key role in making sure our hiring processes are fair, efficient, and supportive for both departments and candidates.
* Team Collaboration: You'll collaborate with a supportive team of HR professionals in a fast-paced environment.
* Professional Growth: You'll have opportunities to expand your skills in HR operations, compliance, process development, and cross-campus collaboration.
* Meaningful Mission: You'll directly support Mizzou in building teams that support teaching, research, and service across the state and beyond.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

* Experience in Human Resources, Recruitment, Administrative Support, and Higher Education
* Experience adjudicating criminal background checks
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to manage ongoing projects and work flows efficiently
* Ability to provide consultation to team members and hiring managers regarding various policies and procedures
* Familiarity with HR software such as eRecruit

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Grade: GGS-10

University Title: Human Resources Specialist Senior

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

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

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.