Hybrid HR Records & Onboarding Specialist

University of Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an HR Records and Onboarding Specialist to serve as the first contact for campus HR needs. You will support employees, retirees, and applicants across benefits, retirement, leave management, and more, with a focus on accurate recordkeeping.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with partial remote work options and requires strong communication and HRIS skills. Background checks are required for finalists, and the position supports a dynamic university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent, or 4+ years HR experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and HRIS (Workday or similar).
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Teams and Zoom.
• Background checks per Texas DPS requirements.
• DUI/DWI convictions disqualify.
• Education/experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Service Center operations via phone, email, portal, and in person.
• Perform record retrieval, audits, time and absence tasks, and background checks.
• Maintain digital personnel files in HRIS and legacy systems for compliance.
• Provide advanced assistance and training on time/absence and policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office

HRIS (Workday)

MS Teams

Zoom

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

High school diploma with 4+ years HR experience

Tools

Workday or HRIS

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an HR Records and Onboarding Specialist to serve as the first contact for campus HR needs. You will support employees, retirees, and applicants across benefits, retirement, leave management, and more, with a focus on accurate recordkeeping.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with partial remote work options and requires strong communication and HRIS skills. Background checks are required for finalists, and the position supports a dynamic university