District HR & Benefits Specialist

Region 8 ESC; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to organize and manage HR office activities, coordinate employee benefits, and maintain records. The role supports the HR director and staff, ensuring efficient clerical services and accurate data handling.

The position requires high school education or GED, strong organization and computer skills, and experience with records management and benefits processing. Texarkana, TX location; immediate-start available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
• Ability to interpret and disseminate insurance and benefits information to individuals and groups.
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Proficient word processing and file maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to operate multi-line phone system.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, forms, manuals, and reports for the director of human resources and other department staff using a computer.
• Distribute applicant records to principals and directors.
• Assist with recruitment efforts.
• Assist with input and maintenance of information in the employee database.
• Process and receive criminal history record information.
• Process and receive applications and related materials.
• Compile data for federal, state, and local reports, including the Texas Employer New Hire Report.
• Maintain physical and computerized departmental files.
• Assist staff with AESOP substitute teacher system.
• Assist with unemployment claims responses.
• Prepare and distribute job vacancy announcements and advertisements.
• Perform routine accounting tasks as needed.
• Assist Payroll Coordinator with dock pay records and by correcting errors before payroll runs.
• Handle employee benefit inquiries and complaints; liaison with carrier’s claims office as needed.
• Process employee benefit enrollment and changes within deadlines.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment.
• Add employee benefits in Skyward.
• Maintain files for all employees and applicants; manage changes.
• Process requests for official district records.
• Enter and update employee information in central database.
• Respond to requests for verification of employment.
• Prepare and maintain employee service records.
• Manage records storage and destruction per policy.
• Assist with purging of records and electronic preservation of inactive HR records.
• Answer calls, greet visitors, assist with applications and required paperwork.
• Assist with interview scheduling and travel arrangements for the department.
• Receive and distribute mail and documents; prepare mailing labels.
• File Worker’s Compensation claims and arrange provider appointments.
• Assist employees with disability claims and insurance-related forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Records maintenance

Benefits information

Spreadsheets & databases

Word processing

Basic accounting

Written instructions

Phone system

Organization skills

Clerical experience

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Job description

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to organize and manage HR office activities, coordinate employee benefits, and maintain records. The role supports the HR director and staff, ensuring efficient clerical services and accurate data handling.

The position requires high school education or GED, strong organization and computer skills, and experience with records management and benefits processing. Texarkana, TX location; immediate-start available.