Specialist - Human Resources

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock Independent School District seeks an HR Specialist for the Central Office to support daily human resource operations and respond to employee inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.

This 12-month, nonexempt role reports to an Administrator Designated; responsibilities include maintaining HR databases, processing applications and new hire paperwork, and assisting with job postings, contracts, and confidential records while adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of clerical experience.
• Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance.
• Ability to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret policies and communicate procedures clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine HR inquiries and provide responsive, knowledgeable support for employees and supervisors; explain HR policies and practices as appropriate.
• Maintain HR information database to ensure employee information is accurate, current, and reliable.
• Maintain position control system accurately and timely.
• Receive and process applications, including verifying completeness of files.
• Process new hire paperwork including criminal history information, references, and other materials.
• Prepare and distribute or post job vacancy announcements and advertisements.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute documents as directed; prepare correspondence, forms, and reports per district standards.
• Answer calls, take messages, and route to appropriate staff; greet visitors and assist with applications and required paperwork.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of employment contracts; maintain confidentiality; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Keyboarding & file maintenance

Spreadsheets & databases

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HR information systems

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide support for daily human resource operations. Handle routine HR inquiries and provide responsive and knowledgeable assistance to employees.

Job Title:

HR Specialist Central Office

Wage/Hour Status:

Nonexempt

Reports to:

Administrator Designated

Pay Grade:

AO7

Dept./School:

Central Office

Length of Contract:

12 months

Date Revised:

9/1/2026

Primary Purpose

Provide support for daily human resource operations. Handle routine HR inquiries and provide responsive and knowledgeable assistance to employees.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Ability to perform basic math
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret policies and communicate procedures clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

2 years of clerical experience

HR Support

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Handle routine HR inquiries to ensure a high level of service and responsive, knowledgeable support for employees and their supervisors. Explain HR policies and practices to employees as appropriate.
• Maintain HR information database to ensure that employee information is accurate, current, and reliable.
• Maintain position control system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Receive and process applications, including verifying completeness of files.
• Process new hire paperwork including criminal history information, references, and other application materials.

Reports And Correspondence

• Prepare and distribute or post job vacancy announcements and advertisements.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute documents as directed.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, and reports according to district standards and requirements.

Other

• Answer and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greet visitors and assist employees and applicants to complete applications and required paperwork.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of employment contracts.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.