Leaves Operations Specialist

Department: Human Resources
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $27.88$30.77 per hour
Compensation Band: OHOA05Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

May 4 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration a complete application must include:
1. A current resume/CV.
2. Three 3 professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.

Department Summary

The mission of the Office of Human Resources is to strategically partner with the university community as a comprehensive innovative and resultsoriented department modeled on the very best human resources practices. We deliver a variety of services and programs which underscore a commitment to inclusiveness respect fairness effective service delivery and accountability. We strive to be proactive consultative partners meeting the needs of employees and operations across the institution and to lead efforts to attract retain develop and engage worldclass faculty and staff.

Working in UO Human Resources provides a unique opportunity to promote diversity equity and inclusion in our workforce. We strive to be champions for building and supporting a community that reflects a rich variety of racial and ethnic socioeconomic gender and sexual orientation disability cultural and intersectional identities. We encourage applications from those whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion from individuals who have been historically marginalized and currently underrepresented in higher education individuals who may have taken time off for family reasons or who have achieved excellence in nontraditional pathways outside of higher education.

The HR Programs and Services unit manages the universitys benefits medical leaves worklife HR compliance learning and development and recognition programs for all employees. The unit provides HR support services to the campus community and is responsible for generating and distributing HR communications to all university employees. The unit develops and maintains HR programs in collaboration with campus stakeholders to support university leadership and institutional priorities.

HR Programs & Services is a unit within Human Resources in the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the universitys many departments providing key resources to employees and keeping the campus safe clean accessible and beautiful.

Position Summary

The Leaves Operations Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Benefits and serves as a key member of the medical leaves department within University Human Resources. This role serves as the point of contact for the and review of medical leave transactions and processes and will work directly with employees unit administrators and the payroll department.

The Leaves Operations Specialist position requires the ability to create maintain and clearly communicate efficient processes including the best practices for leaves transactions. Responsibilities will include conducting and compiling research preparing reports or correspondence compiling data and completing reviews updating resources and other related tasks as needed. This position may perform functions of other leaves team members as a backup.

This position assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the Associate Director of Benefits and leaves staff. The position is based in Eugene with some level of flexibility including the option to work remotely with frequent commuting to campus. All adjusted work arrangements require supervisor and leadership approval.

Minimum Requirements

Two years experience in leaves administration human resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in data analysis and reconciliation including creating and maintaining reports.

Professional Competencies

Ability to accurately process large volumes of detailed information in a timely manner.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Demonstrate commitment to the highest standards of work product confidentiality and integrity.
Ability to shift directions quickly when priorities change recommend creative solutions to problems and deliver against tight deadlines.
Effective communication skills including presentation skills; ability to effectively communicate complex information to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree
Familiarity with federal and state laws that affect leaves administration.
Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner or similar large enterprisewide system.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software and databases.
Experience working with Collecting Bargaining Agreements.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.

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