HRIS Absence Administrator.

Job Summary

The HRIS Absence Administrator is responsible for the configuration, support, and maintenance of the Oracle PeopleSoft Absence Management module within the organization’s Human Capital Management (HCM) system. This role combines functional HR expertise with technical system administration to ensure the accurate tracking and processing of all types of employee absences. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

System configuration :

Set up and maintain the core components of the Absence Management module, including absence frameworks, absence calendars, eligibility groups, and calculation rules for different leave types (e.g., vacation, sick leave, jury duty, and others).

Compliance and policy management : Ensure all absence policies are configured correctly to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Integration management : Collaborate with technical teams to manage and test the integration of the Absence Management module with other PeopleSoft modules and external vendor systems (TCP).

Absence processing : Manage the end-to-end absence process, from employee and manager self-service requests to final calculation and integration with the PeopleSoft Payroll and Time & Labor modules.

Troubleshooting and support :

Provide production support for all Absence Management activities by troubleshooting issues, resolving errors, and investigating problems with accruals, entitlement balances, and ad-hoc absence calendar processing. HRIS liaison for Payroll, Leave Management, and UT System SIS.

R eporting and analysis : Generate standard and ad-hoc reports and custom analytics dashboards to provide insights into absence trends, monitor employee leave balances, and support data driven decision-making.

Testing and upgrades : Develop and execute test plans for new features, system updates, and patch applications to ensure functionality and prevent issues during system upgrades.

Training and user support : Assist in developing training materials and provide guidance to end-users, including employees and managers on how to use the manager self-service and employee self-service features of the system.

• Other duties as assigned.

Note : The responsibilities of FMLA and ADA administration are handled by the Leave Management team in TCE. The HRIS Administrator will supply technical support for troubleshooting issues and provide the correct history needs of Leave Management. Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.