Human Resources Specialist

University of Arkansas System•North Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for performing human resources related activities such as recruitment, interviewing, and orientation; monitoring and providing oversight and correction to processes related to area of assignment. HR Specialist is responsible for personnel-related administrative tasks and duties involving a wide range of support activities for human resources. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Requirements

The educational equivalent of a high school diploma.
Plus, three years of human resources related experience.
Detail Oriented and Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Higher Education Experience

Responsibilities

Answers phones, schedules appointments, processes and routes mail, and makes travel arrangements.
Provides excellent customer service to employees, applicants, and visitors.
Works with a high level of initiative and concern for excellence.
Maintains confidentiality in all HR matters.
Analyzes and evaluates employment applications received from internal and external applicants to determine if applicants meet minimum qualifications.
Participates in pre-employment interview panels to assist with personnel issues and make certain that proper procedures are followed. Prepares and coordinates the flow of appropriate paperwork for each interviewee.
Conducts pre-employment background checks, criminal history background checks, and sex offender registry.
Assists with orienting new or returning employees when needed by explaining policies and procedures, and obtaining required employee information.
Responsible for maintaining a current centrally located employee bulletin board with all Department of Labor required information.
Prepares spreadsheets and databases to track employee related information.
Prepares and submits various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual personnel reports on employee status including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, worker’s compensation claims, salary, and leave accrual/usage.
Responds to inquiries and provides information on state and federal policy to management and staff.
Monitors and provides technical direction by assisting, advising, and correcting personnel actions keyed into human resources databases.
Responsible for processing motor vehicle reports.
Responsible for posting positions to external and internal job posting sites.
Serves as the point of contact for Tuition Waivers/Discounts for the HR department.
Responsible for creating the employee ID badges.
Performs other duties as assigned.