Human Resources Specialist

Salary: $37,944.00 - $60,690.00 Annually
Location : Pendleton
Job Type: Non-Exempt FT Staff
Job Number: 202400396
Department: HRVP - Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Agency: Tri-County Technical College
Class Code: AG05
Position Number: 020942
Pay Band: GEN06
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hiring Range Min: $45,000.00
Hiring Range Max: $50,000.00
Agency Specific Application Procedures: Finalists are subject to a criminal background and reference screening process. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter with their online application.


Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career apply today! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education.
The Human Resources Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for employees, applicants, and visitors entering the Human Resources office. This position provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team, coordinates financial and procurement activities with the Business Office, and serves as a key HR operations resource through the administration of Workday transactions, reporting, and data management.

Job Functions:

• Workday Administration and HR Operations: Process employee lifecycle transactions in Workday, including hires, transfers, job changes, compensation changes, and separations. Generate standard and ad hoc Workday reports. Support testing, troubleshooting, training, and continuous improvement of Workday processes. Maintain personnel records and support audits and compliance activities.
• Front Office and Customer Service: Provides administrative support to the human resource team. Serves as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, applicants, and external partners entering the Human Resources office. Provides professional customer service and routes advance inquiries appropriately. Maintains data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Executive Administrative Support: Manage the Vice President of Human Resource's calendar, meetings, travel, and correspondence. Prepare meeting materials and maintain confidential records.
• Financial and Procurement Administration: Process purchase requisitions, invoices, procurement requests, and related documentation. Serve as liaison between Human Resources and the Business Office. Monitor and track departmental expenditures and purchasing activities.
• Other: Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A high school diploma and clerical or administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience. Experience with HR / HCM systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR or a related field
• Five years of administrative, HR, business operations, or related experience.
• Work Day administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Additional Comments
Tri-County Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for FTE positions that includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance and optional supplements life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs: 401k with employer contributions.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Team bonding activities/events and professional training programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.

Tri-County Technical College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, PTO, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.