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School of Science and Technology

School of Science and Technology is hiring: HR Specialist in Houston

School of Science and Technology, Houston, TX, US, 77246

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Position:

HR Specialist - Regional

Department/Campus:

Regional Office

Reports to:

Regional HR Coordinator

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay Grade:

Band V

Job Type

Full Time

Work Hours

Normal Work hours (215 days)

JOB ROLES:

The Regional Human Resource Specialist will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of two years related work experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource onboarding system (HROS), and similar computer applications
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare Forms, I-9, verify I-9 documentation, and maintain I-9 files.
  • Tracks status of candidates in HR software and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
  • Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the supervisor/school principals.
  • Prepares new-employee files, Service records, etc.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
  • Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
  • Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
  • Performs periodic review of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
  • Provides clerical support to the HR department.
  • May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
  • Assists with new hire orientation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
  • Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
  • The position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
  • Moderate travel is required.