Lead Time and Leave Specialist

Payroll, Time and Absence, and Payroll Accounting & Reporting Lead Time & Leave Specialist Georgia State University

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Open until filled

Location:

Atlanta Campus

Job Posting: 02/18/26, 4:18:48 PM