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HR Specialist II

University of Missouri-Columbia
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, Columbia
801 Conley Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2026
Hiring Department Benefits Job Description The Office of Human Resources provides leadership in the planning, integration, and implementation of human resource services and programs for faculty, staff, and retirees across all campuses and the health system. Collectively with our campus colleagues, we serve as a strategic and trusted advisor. Pursue continuous improvement through knowledge, collaboration and leadership. As part of the Shared Administrative Services (SAS) Team, this position provides essential support to daily human resources transactional processing, serving over 50,000 active & separated employees, retirees, beneficiaries and dependents. Responsibilities Responsible for imaging and record retention for benefit and retirement related documents Primary user of Perceptive Content imaging system to ensure documents received from all HR teams are correctly identified, linked, and routed to workflows and employee files in a timely manner. Request and review Proof of Relationship documents for compliance with medical and retiree Summary Plan Descriptions. Run weekly queries to compare to master spreadsheet. Complete reach out and all follow up to adhere to 31-day deadline. Process dependent removal if necessary. Completing Tier 1 process for answering unemployment claim requests through online portal and initiating communication with departments. Responsible for administration of multiple transactional tasks, ensuring accurate processing in a timely manner and attention to detail. The ability to research policies and utilize available resources for information to complete data verification is essential. Create and mail letters weekly to employees on Leave of Absence regarding insurance billing. Create and mail monthly letters to employees/retirees regarding dependents aging out of benefit eligibility and initiating COBRA communication mailing. Monitor and reply to incoming email inquiries in shared resource account inbox via Microsoft Outlook. Power of Attorney Process Organize and document incoming Power of Attorney requests. Correspond with Office of General Counsel to resolve outstanding questions, requests or forms associated with the POA. As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri. Shift Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm 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 Experience in documentation or administrative processing. Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per 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. Application Materials Resume 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. 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.