Department: Human Resources
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $27.88-$30.77 per hour
Compensation Band: OH-OA05-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
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 results-oriented 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 world-class 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 non-traditional pathways outside of higher education.
The HR Programs and Services unit manages the university's benefits, medical leaves, work-life, 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 university’s 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 execution 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 problem-solving 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
• Bachelor’s degree
• Familiarity with federal and state laws that affect leaves administration.
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner or similar large enterprise-wide 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 https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The 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 uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.
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