Human Talent Specialist

RYSS Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RYSS Texas Public Schools District Office in Houston seeks a Human Talent Specialist to serve as the primary contact for employees, handling onboarding and HR data entry with confidentiality and professionalism.

You will coordinate pre-employment requirements, process routine requests, and ensure data accuracy in Frontline Central and Ascender, reporting to the Human Talent Manager with collaboration across coordinators and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of administrative, personnel records, or data-entry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Ascender and Frontline Central preferred.
• Strong accuracy, organization, discretion, customer service, and follow-through; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for employees seeking assistance from the Human Talent Department.
• Process routine employee requests and coordinate onboarding.
• Complete Form I-9 requirements and maintain confidential personnel records.
• Ensure accurate employee information in Frontline Central and Ascender.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Ascender

Frontline Central

Bilingual English/Spanish

Data entry

Customer service

Confidential records

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Human Talent Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963259
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 17, 2026 2:01 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Human Talent Specialist

Reports To: Human Talent Manager
Organization: Tejano Center
Location: District Office

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Talent Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for employees seeking assistance from the Human Talent Department, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and customer-service-focused experience. The position is responsible for processing routine employee requests, coordinating new hire onboarding, completing Form I-9 requirements, maintaining confidential personnel records, and ensuring accurate employee information in Frontline Central and Ascender.

The Human Talent Specialist reports directly to the Human Talent Manager and works collaboratively with Human Talent Coordinators and department leadership to support daily operations.The Human Talent Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing pre-employment requirements, new hire onboarding, and accurate data entry across Human Talent systems. This position plays an important role in ensuring employment processes are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with established procedures. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the department as the organization continues to grow.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of administrative, personnel records, or data-entry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Ascender and Frontline Central preferred.
• Strong accuracy, organization, discretion, customer service, and follow-through; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic human talent practices, procedures, and employee recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to accurately enter, update, and maintain employee information in HR systems, including Ascender and Frontline Central.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document management.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and retrieve confidential personnel records.
• Familiarity with employee onboarding, reference verification, and background screening procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and complete assigned tasks within required deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional approach when assisting employees and internal departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Human Talent Coordinators and department leadership.
• Willingness to learn new HR systems, procedures, and organizational processes.
• Ability to identify missing or incomplete documentation and communicate updates to the appropriate Human Talent Coordinator.

Work Calendar Status: 12 Months (238 Days)
Salary: MIN:$50,000 annually MID:$55,000 annually MAX:$60,000 annually

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full - Time

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Juan J Santos , Executive Director of Human Talent
• 2950 Broadway St.
• Houston, Texas 77017
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]