Specialist IV - Human Resources Specialist (Staffing, Compensation and Classification)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX seeks a highly skilled HR professional to perform advanced duties within People Operations - Human Resources. You will manage staffing processes, review postings, process EPAFs, and assist with new hires and promotions across departments.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, policy compliance, and proactive guidance on staffing procedures. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this on-site position with potential travel for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Two years of experience in one or more areas of Human Resources or a related area.
• Experience in staffing would be helpful.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the execution and follow-through of complex and technical human resources responsibilities within the assigned functional area of staffing, compensation, and classification.
• Reviews, processes, and maintains faculty, staff, and executive staff job postings to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Receives interview lists and screens applicants for minimum qualifications.
• Assists departments with all aspects of the hiring process, including providing guidance regarding staffing procedures and requirements.
• Creates, processes, and submits Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and other personnel actions accurately and timely.
• Assists in reviewing and processing new hires, transfers, promotions, and other employment actions.
• Prepares reports, tracks, and audits data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Maintains quality customer service for the assigned functional area through accurate and timely processing of documents, emails, and phone calls.
• Promptly and accurately responds to information requests and provides guidance to faculty and staff regarding applicable policies, procedures, and processes.
• Prepares letters, memos, and correspondence as needed.
• Updates and maintains various databases, records, and online systems.
• Assists with processing new position and reclassification requests and market adjustment requests as assigned.
• May provide support in other areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, insurance and retirement benefits, records, and employee training and development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staffing knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Job description

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. Two years of experience in one or more areas of Human Resources or a related area. Experience in the area of staffing would be helpful. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Department

Human Resources

Position Type

Full-Time

Open until filled

Yes

Requisition

202600268S

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. Two years of experience in one or more areas of Human Resources or a related area. Experience in the area of staffing would be helpful. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature And Purpose Of Position

Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the People Operations - Human Resources department.

Primary Responsibilities

Accountable for the execution and follow-through of complex and technical human resources responsibilities within the assigned functional area of staffing, compensation, and classification. Reviews, processes, and maintains faculty, staff, and executive staff job postings to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Receives interview lists and screens applicants for minimum qualifications. Assists departments with all aspects of the hiring process, including providing guidance regarding staffing procedures and requirements. Creates, processes, and submits Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and other personnel actions accurately and timely. Assists in reviewing and processing new hires, transfers, promotions, and other employment actions. Prepares reports, tracks, and audits data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems. Maintains quality customer service for the assigned functional area through accurate and timely processing of documents, emails, and phone calls. Promptly and accurately responds to information requests and provides guidance to faculty and staff regarding applicable policies, procedures, and processes. Prepares letters, memos, and correspondence as needed. Updates and maintains various databases, records, and online systems. Assists with processing new position and reclassification requests and market adjustment requests as assigned. May provide support in other areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, insurance and retirement benefits, records, and employee training and development. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Skilled in completing forms, sending emails, composing letters, preparing training material and reports. Daily contact and interaction with university departments, vendors, off campus agencies, faculty, staff, and student employees. Performs research and prepares analytical reports, together with recommendations, on assigned subjects. Position requires confidentiality, attention to detail and accuracy, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within department and across the university community. Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment. Position may include occasional travel to conferences and/or job fairs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 51.215.

Physical Address

Human Resources Department

1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202

P.O. Box 2356

Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office: [phone]

Email: Emp [e-mail]

Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com