Human Resources Specialist

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Closing Date:

09/27/2024

Type of Position:

Human Resources

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Human Resources

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

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/federal laws and institution policy.

General 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, obtaining required employee information, and advising employees of benefits packages.
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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications