HR Specialist

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is seeking an HR Specialist to oversee personnel transactions for its faculty and staff across assigned client groups. The role partners with HR professionals to ensure policy compliance and accurate payroll data.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience, with two years preferred. This temporary role emphasizes confidentiality and ethical standards, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One year of experience required
• Two years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Talent Advising, Business Officers, and Provost’s Office to set up new faculty and staff hires
• Administer employee assignment and salary updates to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Display acute attention to detail while multi-tasking
• Provide client support and intradepartmental HR collaboration by addressing employment data, timecard entries, absences/leave, and pay questions
• Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Perform frequent validations to maintain data quality and accuracy
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and adhere to university policies
• Support HR partners with process and policy recommendations, and ad hoc data reporting or analysis
• Collaborate on process-improvement projects to optimize system efficiency and training materials
• Perform all other duties to support Baylor’s mission
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Job description

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We are Looking For

The HR Specialist serves in the Division of Human Resources and is responsible for overseeing and managing all personnel transactions for the life cycle of employees for assigned client groups. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Divisional Business Officers, Financial Managers, HR Consultants, Talent Advisors, Payroll and Benefits Analysts, and Labor Distribution Accountants, providing a collaborative and supportive environment while ensuring policy compliance.

A bachelor’s degree and one year of experience are required. Two years of experience is preferred.

Additional experience or education will be considered in lieu of one another.

This role is temporary in nature.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with Talent Advising, Business Officers, and Provost’s Office to set up new faculty and staff hires
• Administer employee assignment and salary updates to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Display acute attention to detail while multi-tasking
• Provide excellent client support and intradepartmental HR collaboration by addressing concerns or questions related to employment data, timecard entries, absences/leave, and pay
• Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills and achieve work through a collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Perform frequent validations to maintain data quality and accuracy with the ability to multi-task while maintaining data integrity
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times
• Display a high ethical standard with the ability to adhere to the University's policies and procedures
• Support client groups and HR partners with process and policy recommendations, and ad hoc data reporting or analysis as needed, including routine summary reports to Business Officers and key client group contacts
• Collaborate on projects for process improvements designed to optimize system efficiency and agility, maintain accurate job training material, and look for solutions for common troubleshooting items
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!