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Human Resources Associate

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition
202500070S

Title
Human Resources Associate

FLSA status
Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional

Department
Human Resources

Division
Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date
02/28/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement
Associates degree and two years of related experience, or High School/GED with four years of related experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with report-writer software preferred. Bilingual preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position
Provides administrative support in assigned functional areas of the People Operations – Human Resources Department.

Primary Responsibilities
Performs work requiring the application of broad standards, general instructions, or professional practices to frequently changing situations to support management. Assists with hiring processes for employees within the university. Applies general instructions and professional practices to manage the hiring of employees, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Coordinates employment programs, processes hiring paperwork, processes Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs), and ensures accuracy and compliance with employment regulations. Conducts orientations, and serves as a point of contact for student employees and hiring managers. Assists with the employee onboarding platform, including reviews and approves job postings, updates statuses, and assigns paperwork. Assists in the development and implementation of training programs. Stays current on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices. Assists with administrative duties; answers phones, responds to emails, and welcomes office visitors. Determines work priorities, evaluates work in progress, and ensures the meeting of deadlines. May assist in other areas of HR as needed, including faculty/staff onboarding, benefits, and insurance, as well as front desk, verifications and special projects, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications
Must be able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other university departments, vendors, and off campus agencies on procedural and policy matters. Performs research and prepares analytical reports, and provides recommendations on assigned subjects. Handles sensitive and difficult personnel issues as a normal course of activities. Requires independent judgment, initiative, confidentiality, and time management skills. Requires a level of skill with modern office equipment and the ability to type.

Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

Full Time Part Time
Full Time

Position Number

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42734

EEO Statement

EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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