Human Resources Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Type
Non Classified


Job Title
Human Resources Specialist


Classification Title
Human Resources Specialist


Campus Location
ASU Beebe


Job Description

General Description

This position is located on the Beebe campus, is exempt and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources. It is responsible for developing and maintaining written human resources and payroll processes and procedures for Arkansas State University-Beebe. New hire orientation and new hire file compilation are duties handled in this position as well as handling employees' human resources and payroll issues. The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for the Tuition Discount program, creating and maintaining electronic forms, mapped processes, and paper forms for both human resources and payroll. Adhering to all compliance and reporting requirements required by ADHE, state and federal employment laws. Project participation and committee service are required as needed or appointed. This position serves as the first point of contact for the office and provides administrative support to the Director of Human Resources and other staff.

Key Responsibilities HR Administration (25%):

• Coordinates the orientation, onboarding, and offboarding for all employees
• Responsible for the Employee and Dependent Tuition Discount program
• Oversees the Federal and Institutional Work Study Process
• Maintains employee records and files in compliance with employment laws
• Serves as initial contact for the Human Resources office

Compliance & Reporting (25%):

• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations
• Stays current on ASU System policies, fulfilling compliance standards and providing the college community with basic information when required
• Completes I-9 forms, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files
• Maintains accurate employee records and documentation
• Tracks professional development and performance appraisals for all employees
• Oversees the Conflict of Commitment/Interest process

HR Projects (10%):

• Assists with various projects including performance appraisals and employee surveys
• Creates and maintains Human Resources' standard operating procedures and electronic forms
• Other projects as necessary

Other (10%):

• Completes verifications of employment, tracks concurrent employment and completes necessary documentation and oversees the education discount process
• Serves on committees as assigned
• Completes other tasks as necessary or assigned

Payroll Administration (5%):

• Serves as back-up for payroll processing ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages
• Assists management, faculty and staff with pay-related issues

Administrative Tasks (25%):

• Answers the phone
• Provides exemplary customer service for applicants, employees, and visitors
• Retrieves and distributes mail
• Makes copies, files, scans, and emails documents as needed
• Provides administrative support for Human Resources and Payroll

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Communication, Accounting or other related degree is required while a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of in-person customer service experience, two years of human resources experience, or one year of supervisory experience.
• Part or all the education may be substituted with related experience.
• Higher education experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with highly confidential information is desired
• SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus but not required.
• This position may require travel between all Arkansas State University-Beebe campuses on an as needed basis and requires a valid, unrestricted Arkansas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Salary or Salary Range
$34,000-$36,000

Physical Activities


Stand
regularly


Walk
regularly


Sit
regularly


Use hand to finger, handle, or feel
regularly


Reach with hands and arms
frequently


Climb or balance
occasionally


Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
occasionally


Talk or Hear
continuously


Taste or smell

Physical Exertion


Up to 10 pounds
frequently


Up to 25 pounds
occasionally


Up to 50 pounds
occasionally


Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Vision Requirements


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Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

Posting Detail Information


Background Check Statement


This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements
Both


ASU Beebe EEO Statement


Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number
NC3582014


Open Date
09/08/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor

• Know Your Rights

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (English) (Spanish)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act