What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Lamar State College Port Arthur?
Posting Details
Position Information
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Posting Information
Position Title
Human Resources Specialist
Position Number
201500032PD
Posting Number
201500260P
Start Date
01 / 29 / 2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions To Applicants
Please Note : A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resume and Cover Letter is required. Unofficial transcripts required prior to campus interview, official transcripts required upon hire. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the of the process of applying for a position.
In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College-Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.
If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409) 984-6237 or (409) 984-6259.
LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. EEO / AA
Job Summary
The Human Resources Specialist's job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing general office and administrative support to LSCPA's Human Resources (HR) office and staff, serving as the initial point of contact for inquiries to the HR department (via phone, email and in person), and maintaining departmental files, both paper and electronic. This position is a non-exempt role that reports to the LSCPA Human Resources Manager. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
- Associate degree and / or college hours from a regionally accredited college or university and equivalent work experience in Human Resources or a related field; highly relevant work experience may be substituted for education, where appropriate.
- One to three years of relevant experience in Human Resources.
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills including MS Office.
- Must be customer-service oriented with superior organizational skills.
- Able to meet payroll-sensitive and other relevant employment deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications :
Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, walk and see. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, squat, and bend. The employee must regularly carry up to 15 pounds and move up to 15 pounds.
This position requires the ability to : remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.
TRAVEL : Some travel maybe required.
Working Condition : Normal office environment.
SALARY
36,000 - $41,000; Plus Excellent Benefits and Retirement.
Work Hours
Full-time 40 hours a week, 8 to 5 Monday thru Friday. Occasional overtime may be required.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions
Assist new hires with onboarding paperwork.
Essential Job Functions
Process new hire E-Verify cases and logs accordingly.
Essential Job Functions
Label and file personnel records in accordance with the documented file retention standards.
Essential Job Functions
Scan and index personnel documents into Banner ERP through Xtender.
Essential Job Functions
Upload faculty credentials into SmartCatalog.
Essential Job Functions
Enter Personnel Action Forms and other documents for benefit, employment and payroll processing into Banner.
Essential Job Functions
Assist in the online execution of electronic leave reporting through Self Service Banner (SSB) by monitoring leave report accuracy and completion for entire campus.
Essential Job Functions
Respond to incoming requests for verifications of employment.
Essential Job Functions
Assist in the online execution of electronic leave reporting through Self Service Banner (SSB) by monitoring leave report accuracy and completion for entire campus.
Essential Job Functions
Respond to incoming requests for verifications of employment.
Essential Job Functions
Prepare and process departmental purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Essential Job Functions
Maintain office supply inventory for the HR department.
Essential Job Functions
Support the HR Manager in preparing for events by creating and maintaining training logs, organizing the catering, and printing materials.
Essential Job Functions
Answer basic questions related queried to the HR department and maintains the shared HR department email inbox.
Essential Job Functions
Maintain the HR reception area, answer phone and greet employees and visitors.
Essential Job Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $36,000 - $41,000
