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HR Specialist Jobs in Durant, OK at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
HR Specialist
SUMMARY
The HR Specialist will report to the Director of Human Resources. This position performs administrative duties for the Office of Human Resources including serving as the receptionist, assisting new employees, performing office functions, maintaining departmental budget, maintaining job descriptions, leave reports, transcripts and employee files and assists serves as back up for Benefits Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain employee files, edit, and proofread documents, and assist with compiling pertinent data as needed for various reports and surveys.
Assists employees with the completion of payroll packets, respond to general questions, and assist in gathering payroll information.
Process background checks as needed.
Notarize official documents as needed, makes travel arrangements for staff, and maintains office supplies and equipment.
Acquires and maintains official transcripts for all full-time staff.
Conducts audit of personnel files.
Manages all leave reporting.
Hires and supervises student employees in HR. Create and maintain student employee schedules. Monitor hours worked each week/pay period/student pay budget.
Maintains job descriptions and communicates with departments as needed regarding those documents.
Assist Benefits Manager and serves as backup.
Manages HR FY budget file, Pro-Card operations, and process billings as needed.
Serve as the Budget Administrator for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Wellness Dollars. Make purchases and submit required paperwork for reimbursement with BCBS. Process payments through appropriate venues with SE Office of Finance and Purchasing Policies and procedures.
Back up as needed: job search activities, employee performance appraisals.
Assist other HR Staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Required: High school diploma; ability to work in an environment with constant interruption and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team; advanced typing/keyboarding/PC skills to perform typing, database development/entry and spreadsheet development/entry; proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite; proficient with office machinery; high level of confidentiality must be maintained. Must be tactful and demonstrate above average communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to perform duties and meet deadlines with minimal direction in environment of constant interruption; sound working knowledge of statistical concepts, methods, and data collection procedures.
Preferred: Successful completion of 1-2 years of post-high school coursework.
Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is July 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.
SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.
Notice to applicants:
If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.
It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
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Title: HR Specialist
Company: Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Location: Durant, OK
