Posting Number
C755P

Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/19448

Working Title
Human Resources Specialist

Position Number
14716

Department
Human Resources

About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 26,700 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

About the College/Department

Department Home Page
hr.uark.edu

Job Type
Staff

Summary of Job Duties
The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative support to the Employee Services Team and the RazorTemps temporary staffing program. The job duties include but are not limited to performing data entry, screening applications, scheduling and interviewing candidates, and processing employment documents and payroll records for temporary personnel. This position will also be ordering background checks; responding to unemployment claims; preparing required reports; and monitoring employment-related compliance efforts. This position will serve as the campus E-verify Administrator and will be responsible for processing all Form I9s and other new hire paperwork for the campus.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

• The educational equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least three years of human resources related experience

Applicable equivalencies may be considered.

Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)?
No

If yes, please specify

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative support experience in higher education
• Experience in ensuring compliance with Form I9 and E-Verify requirements
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Basic skills in Microsoft Access
• Experience using PeopleAdmin and the University of Arkansas BASIS system

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources
• Ability to interview and extract information from job applications
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws and university policies and procedures governing human resources
• Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and documents
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of employees
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports
• Ability to work in a technological environment demonstrating proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and data base applications

Physical activities associated with this position
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance 479-575-4019.
Occasionally:

• Crouching
• Driving
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Standing
• Stooping

Frequently:

• Grasping
• Reaching
• Walking

Constantly:

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Sitting
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Physical Conditions
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 40 hours/week

Overtime Eligible
Yes

Is this position weather/ event essential?

If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions.
No

Work Location/Building
Fayetteville Campus - Administration Building

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Appointment Percent
100

Salary
$26,531

Pay Grade Level
C113

Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
No

Does this position require a background check?
Yes

If yes, please specify

• Criminal background check
• Sex offender registry check

Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No

Pre-employment Screening Requirements
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and sex offender registry check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.



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