People-First HR Admin & Front Desk Specialist

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to provide friendly, welcoming support across Human Resources, Payroll Services, and the Finance & Administration Division.

As the primary receptionist, you will be the first contact and help with essential HR tasks, including employee I-9 verification, status changes, and other administrative duties to keep HR operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of office, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general office practices and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for HR, Payroll, and Finance & Administration by answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Assist employees and applicants with employment questions, password resets, and application guidance.
• Coordinate conference room scheduling and meetings; manage records and logs with care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to provide friendly, welcoming support across Human Resources, Payroll Services, and the Finance & Administration Division.

As the primary receptionist, you will be the first contact and help with essential HR tasks, including employee I-9 verification, status changes, and other administrative duties to keep HR operations running smoothly.