Specialist - Human Resources

Lubbock Independent School District; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking an HR Specialist for the Central Office to support daily human resource operations, handle inquiries, and provide knowledgeable assistance to employees.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational and multitasking abilities, and the capacity to manage confidential information. This is a 12-month, nonexempt position with the AO7 pay grade and duties spanning HR support, paperwork processing, and contract preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency in keyboarding, filing and document management.
• Experience with spreadsheets and databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine HR inquiries and provide responsive, knowledgeable support for employees and supervisors.
• Maintain HR information databases and ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain position control system with accuracy and timeliness.
• Receive and process applications, verify file completeness.
• Process new hire paperwork including criminal history info and references.
• Prepare and distribute job vacancy announcements and related documents.
• Prepare, maintain and distribute district documents per standards.
• Prepare correspondence, forms and reports per district requirements.
• Answer calls, take messages and route to staff.
• Greet visitors and assist applicants with applications and paperwork.
• Assist with employment contract preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Keyboarding

File maintenance

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Math

Organization

Detail orientation

Policy interpretation

Multi-tasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Other/ Specialist Human Resources
• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
• Location:
  Human Resources

Job Title: HR Specialist – Central Office

Wage/Hour Status:Nonexempt

Reports to:Administrator Designated

Pay Grade:AO7

Dept./School:Central Office

Length of Contract:12 months

Date Revised:9/1/2026

Primary Purpose:

Provide support for daily human resource operations. Handle routine HR inquiries and provide responsive and knowledgeable assistance to employees.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing

Ability to perform basic math

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to interpret policies and communicate procedures clearly

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

2 years of clerical experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

HR Support:

• 1.Handle routine HR inquiries to ensure a high level of service and responsive, knowledgeable support for employees and their supervisors. Explain HR policies and practices to employees as appropriate.
• 2.Maintain HR information database to ensure that employee information is accurate, current, and reliable.
• 3.Maintain position control system in an accurate and timely manner.
• 4.Receive and process applications, including verifying completeness of files.
• 5.Process new hire paperwork including criminal history information, references, and other application materials.

Reports and Correspondence:

• 6.Prepare and distribute or post job vacancy announcements and advertisements.
• 7.Prepare, maintain, and distribute documents as directed.
• 8.Prepare correspondence, forms, and reports according to district standards and requirements.

Other:

• 9.Answer and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• 10.Greet visitors and assist employees and applicants to complete applications and required paperwork.
• 11.Assist with the preparation and distribution of employment contracts.
• 12.Maintain confidentiality.
• 13.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• 14.Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.