Lead Time and Leave Specialist

Payroll, Time and Absence, and Payroll Accounting & Reporting

Lead Time & Leave Specialist

Georgia State University

At Georgia State University, the Payroll, Time and Absence, and Payroll Accounting & Reporting department issues more than 100,000 payments each year to approximately 15,000 faculty, staff, and student employees within the university. 

The Payroll, Time and Absence, and Payroll Accounting & Reporting department is seeking to hire a Lead Time & Leave Specialist. 

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

This position will serve as a lead within GSU’s Time and Absence team and will collaborate with departments to resolve Time and Absence issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

·         Manage Time and Leave tickets

·         Analyze Time and Leave reports

·         Manage Time and Leave adjustments

·         Oversee system time and leave setup requests and resolve any related issues

·         Generate and distribute time and absence related reports.

·         Adjust work schedules, as requested by Department

·         Provide assistance to the Assistant Director

·         Research and answer departmental questions

·         Manage leave audits and other various audits.

·         Assist with the Clearance form process

·         Provide backup support for Time and Leave Specialists

·         Partner with HR & Payroll to help resolve Time and Absence related issues

·         Collaborate with Departments to resolve Time and Absence issues

·         Configure time clock user setup and troubleshoot non-technical time clock issues

·         Provide time clock training and prepare related documentation

·         Assist with the delivery of Time and Absence training

·         Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Requires good interpersonal communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and managers.
• Good written communication skills are also required.
• Strong organizational skills and highly detail-orientated professional
• Ability to comfortably work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Preferred Requirements:

• Skilled in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• A high degree of discretion, professional ethics, and judgment in confidential matters and information
• Ability to maintain composure and good judgment when dealing with deadlines, dissatisfied employees, or a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities as needed.
• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach.