Human Resources Specialist I

Job Title

Human Resources Specialist I

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Employment Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Human Resources Specialist I provides support to the Employment Support unit within the People & Culture department. The daily responsibilities involve customer service, data entry and reports, records management and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The People & Culture office is open Monday-Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Work hours may vary during peak season and may require time outside of normal business hours. Position is in-office in Stephenville, Texas.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Must be able to work remotely at the discretion of the University.

Responsibilities :

Front desk coverage and support : Serves as the first point of contact for employment inquiries. Works with Employment, Benefits, and Employment Support teams to ensure delivery of customer service. P rovides complex and detailed information necessary for daily office operations. Assists customers with Tier 1 level HR-related questions.

Student employment, Graduate Assistant employment and Adjunct employment : Manages end-to-end direct hire process from initial request through onboarding. Ensures process consistency and data validity. Assist in the new employee onboarding.

Employment Changes : Receives requests, prepares, and collects required documentation for review and sign-off. Sorts and organizes data as appropriate. Maintains and processes records in HRIS (Workday) and employee personnel files. Maintains accurate employment files and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Employment Support (general) : Researches and resolves routine issues in connection with assigned job duties.

Employment Separations : Assists in separation processing and facilitates the development of filing systems, retention, and disposal schedules. Ensures compliance with Records Retention requirements.

Administrative Support : may assist with preparation of travel requests, submission of work orders, office inventory and office supply orders.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One-year experience in HR or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge of HR concepts, principles and practices.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience / skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees :

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development :

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) () – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance () – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning ()

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave ()

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure :

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include :

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities : High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 ()

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Benefits

University Leadership ()

Research and Economic Development

Traditions and History ()

Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .