Lead Time and Leave Specialist

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

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.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.