Human Resources Specialist

$29,500 - $29,500/Yr

University of Arkansas - North Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

North Little Rock, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist at the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is responsible for a variety of human resources activities, including recruitment, interviewing, and orientation. This role involves administrative tasks related to personnel management and requires oversight of HR processes. The specialist will ensure compliance with state and federal laws while providing excellent customer service to employees and applicants.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, process and route mail, and make travel arrangements.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees, applicants, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality in all HR matters.
• Analyze and evaluate employment applications to determine if applicants meet minimum qualifications.
• Participate in pre-employment interview panels and prepare necessary paperwork for interviewees.
• Conduct pre-employment background checks and criminal history checks.
• Assist with orienting new or returning employees by explaining policies and procedures and advising on benefits packages.
• Maintain a current employee bulletin board with required information.
• Prepare spreadsheets and databases to track employee-related information.
• Submit various personnel reports on employee status including new hires, terminations, and promotions.
• Respond to inquiries regarding state and federal policy.
• Monitor and provide technical direction for personnel actions in HR databases.
• Process motor vehicle reports and post job positions to external and internal sites.
• Serve as the point of contact for Tuition Waivers/Discounts and create employee ID badges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Three years of human resources related experience.
• Detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Higher Education Experience

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities