Senior Administrative Specialist - HR & Onboarding

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Denton County is seeking an Administrative Specialist III to support the department with a range of clerical and technical tasks. You will maintain files and databases, answer phones, greet the public, process mail, and assist with data for reports.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, onboarding coordination, and HR-related documentation. Strong organizational skills and experience with HRIS systems are highly valued for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3+ years in a related administrative field preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday or similar) is preferred.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry and maintains files and records with accuracy.
• Answers phones, greets visitors, and directs inquiries to the appropriate department.
• Handles mail processing and distribution; supports reports preparation and data compilation.
• Coordinates onboarding tasks, including documentation and scheduling multiple actions in HRIS.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Workday or HRIS

Job description

Denton County is seeking an Administrative Specialist III to support the department with a range of clerical and technical tasks. You will maintain files and databases, answer phones, greet the public, process mail, and assist with data for reports.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, onboarding coordination, and HR-related documentation. Strong organizational skills and experience with HRIS systems are highly valued for success in this position.