Attendance & Workforce Specialist

Summary of Job Duties

The Attendance & Workforce Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Access Leadership through accurate reporting, policy aligned attendance management, and proactive workforce coordination. This position is responsible for developing and analyzing bi-weekly attendance reports, monitoring disciplinary metrics, and ensuring consistent application of attendance policies across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or High School plus 4 years' experience
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three (3) years of experience in workforce management (WFM), including scheduling, staffing analysis, and system configuration. System knowledge of PowerBI and UKG

Job Responsibilities

Develop, generate, and analyze workforce and attendance reports using systems such as Power BI, Mitel, UKG, and Workday to provide leadership with actionable insights, monitor compliance, and track workforce metrics. Support Access Leadership by preparing attendance-related disciplinary documentation, maintaining accurate attendance records, investigating discrepancies, and providing policy guidance for employee counseling. Coordinate workforce administration by communicating attendance and compliance issues, collaborating with payroll and leadership teams, managing unplanned absences and staffing coverage, and identifying opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and workforce distribution. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Continuously
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment

Inside Medical Facility

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume

Optional Documents

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site . Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check

Benefits Eligible

Yes