Human Resources Specialist - Human Resources

Southeast Missouri State University • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist provides guidance and coaching to assigned areas on human resources management matters, including talent acquisition, employee relations, talent and performance management, total rewards, general payroll questions, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures. The specialist coordinates hiring and onboarding processes, supports benefits open enrollment, manages temporary staffing services, and completes special projects.

The position is full-time and available immediately. Applications are accepted until the position is filled; application materials must be received by November 11, 2026, for full consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of human resources functions.
• Ability to work professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle situations with sensitivity, tact, and confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Previous work experience demonstrating a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coaching to assigned areas on human resources management matters, including talent acquisition, employee relations, talent, performance management, total rewards, general payroll questions, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employment processes for assigned areas, including composing and placing job advertisements, recruiting, tracking applicants via NEOGOV, prescreening application materials, and generating salary analyses.
• Coordinate a structured new-hire onboarding process for newly hired faculty and staff in assigned areas.
• Oversee annual benefits open enrollment processes for assigned areas, including presenting plan changes and enrollment schedules, ensuring enrollments are processed on time, and providing customer service support.
• Coordinate temporary worker services by responding to departmental staffing requests, screening and placing temporary staff, contacting staffing agencies when needed, and preparing payment requests for temporary services.
• Complete special projects by clarifying objectives, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information, and fulfilling transactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time