Human Resources Specialist

$40,000 - $40,000/Yr

University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma - Chickasha, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Chickasha, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma plays a crucial role in supporting the HR department's operations. This position involves collaborating with the Chief Human Resources Officer to address campus needs, manage HR functions such as recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration, and ensure compliance with HR policies. The HR Specialist is responsible for fostering a positive work environment and managing various HR projects to meet strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing, recruiting, and retention of university employees
• Maintain updated employee records (new hires and/or employment changes)
• Serve as the main point of contact for hiring committee chairs
• Post job openings to external job sites (Indeed, HigherEdJobs.com, etc)
• Assist in creating and maintaining detailed job descriptions
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding employees
• Complete Onboarding including E-Verify and background checks for all new hires
• Administer benefits and process paperwork (new hires, separations, and/or benefit changes) via benefit platforms online; Assist with open enrollment annually
• Maintain organizational charts
• Assist with Title IX intake and routing of AllVoices incident reports
• Assist in drafting and implementing HR policies throughout the University
• Process employees' queries, complaints, etc. and respond in a timely manner
• Provide reports as requested (UDS, IPEDS, Other)
• Track HR metrics; Assist with entering and maintaining employee profiles in the Ellucian Colleague software system
• Administer new hire and annual training/development using Vector software solutions
• Know and be able to provide correct information about USAO personnel & Title IX policies
• Additional HR tasks including exit interviews, stay interviews, monthly reports, monthly newsletters, regent's updates, and Drover Alert Support
• Other HR duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field from an accredited institution
• 1 to 3 years of prior office administration/administrative assistant experience
• Prior human resources experience

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in related field or equivalent work experience; HR Credential (ie SHRM-CP)
• Prior payroll experience
• Prior HRIS administration experience

Benefits

• Pension plans
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance