Specialist IV – Benefits and Onboarding Specialist

Inside Higher Ed; Huntsville (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A higher education institution in Huntsville, Texas is seeking a full-time Benefits and Onboarding Specialist to handle advanced HR duties. The specialist will manage onboarding, insurance, and records management while ensuring quality customer service for employees. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and two years of experience, preferably in benefits administration. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this role, where interaction with faculty and staff is key. The position involves a significant amount of data handling and process improvement responsibilities.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of relevant experience in HR or similar field.
• Experience with Benefits administration is preferred.
• Able to interact effectively with various stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Perform advanced HR duties including onboarding and benefits management.
• Maintain quality customer service and accurate processing of documents.
• Prepare letters, reports, and interpret policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Technical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Banner/Ellucian

Computers and modern office equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Title

Specialist IV – Benefits and Onboarding Specialist

Requisition

202600035S

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category

Technical/Para-Professional

Department

Human Resources

Division

Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date

02/06/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational And Experience Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. Two years of relevant experience. Experience with Benefits and Banner/Ellucian is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose Of Position

Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Human Resources department.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs highly advanced specialist duties. Accountable for the execution and follow through of complex and technical human resources responsibilities for the assigned functional areas of onboarding, insurance, retirement, other related benefits, and records management. May assist in other areas of Human Resources. Maintains quality customer service for assigned functional area by meeting with employees and through accurate and timely processing of documents, emails, and phone calls. Reviews electronic personnel action forms (EPAFs) to determine applicable benefit processing. Promptly and accurately responds to information requests. Prepares letters, reports, memos, and correspondence when necessary. Interprets policies and procedures. Collects, reconciles, and maintains complex data. Updates and maintains information in various databases and online systems. Requires skills in completing forms and processes, sending e-mail, composing letters, preparing onboarding and training materials and reports. Provides guidance to faculty and staff within assigned areas of responsibility. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors assigned processes, programs, projects, services, events, and activities. Monitors project timelines and identifies issues. Plans and coordinates events related to assigned area. Reviews applicable areas of Human Resources website for updates. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Requires a strong technical aptitude and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, schedule work to meet deadlines, and work efficiently with frequent interruptions. Must be able to effectively interact with university department personnel, staff, faculty, student employees, local vendors, and off campus agencies. Handles sensitive and confidential personnel issues as normal course of activities. Performs research and prepares analytical reports, together with recommendations, on assigned subjects. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and across the university community. Requires independent judgment and initiative. Requires a level of skill with computers and modern office equipment. Requires detailed knowledge of university infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Must have the ability to review internal procedures and make suggestions for process improvement. Position requires the ability to provide onboarding sessions in person and by zoom. Position may require travel to other campuses for training or onboarding meetings as needed by the department.

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46210

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
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