HR Specialist: Data-Driven People Partner (University)

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

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.