Senior Specialist, Scheduling – Universal Epic Universe (Temporary Assignment)

JOB SUMMARY:

Schedules Team Members for specific areas within Entertainment. Provides support to department management related to scheduling and timesheets and interfaces with Payroll on the departments behalf. Maintains scheduling database records and provides support to database users. Acts as a resource for others in the division as it relates to scheduling and specific pay practices/policies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes a weekly schedule for assigned areas using a scheduling database. Balances business needs and Team Member availability to provide schedules that minimize overtime and report pay. Maintains and adjusts schedules per Policy/Procedure as needed based on attendance levels special events and other factors. Utilizes accurate set credit work rules and Entertainmentspecific pay policies/practices as it relates to the distribution of hours and Performance Pay. Works with departmental management to ensure Team Members are utilized in the proper roles and provide recommendations for additional training to increase skill base. Assists in the compilation of venue labor information. Assists departmental management on updates of schedule assists and rollouts as needed. Provides historic training data to managers as needed. Coordinates with other departments/divisions to ensure Team Member schedules and pay follow Entertainmentspecific policies/procedures.
• Ensures that established Entertainmentspecific Policies/Practices relating to scheduling and timecards are being followed and escalates issues as necessary. Assists with the weekly review of Team Member time sheets. Generates and reviews appropriate reports for validating pay policy/practice information in Timekeeping software. Examples of reporting data may include but are not limited to last day worked contracted vs worked hours benefit validation and distribution of hours. Retrieves records as needed.
• Responds to questions posed by Management and Team Members relating to scheduling and specific Entertainment pay practices/policies. Investigates and completes payroll adjustments received from Management to ensure accuracy and need. Submits the adjustment for Departmental approval. May be responsible for processing schedule swaps directing and onboarding new hires scheduling classes and training opportunities.
• Provides information and records relating to Team Member general information account codes position codes skill codes and account numbers. Ensures integrity of data through periodic review. Provides assistance to Timekeeping software users on intricacies of the software as it directly relates to the Entertainment divisions superuser access and troubleshooting errors within the system. Reports system issues appropriate IT partners. Assists with training new Team Members on scheduling and Entertainmentspecific pay practices/policies. Assists in testing Timekeeping software and upgrades as needed and recommends corrective action based on defined department policies/procedures.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school degree or GED required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years experience within the professional entertainment or theme park industry preferred;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to type 30 words per minute and proficiency with 10key and/ or Microsoft Office programs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with a high degree of tact.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• General working knowledge of computers and office software
• Ability to interact professionally with multiple internal and external partners.
• Ability to perform work on multiple diverse assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to sort through large quantities of data with moderate levels of complexity.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
• Proficiency in MS Office systems is required.
• Familiarity with Universal Orlando systems is a plus.

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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