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Human Resources Specialist

Employer
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Location
ASU Beebe
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

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.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:

$34,000-$36,000

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

Up to 10 pounds:

frequently

Up to 25 pounds:

occasionally

Up to 50 pounds:

occasionally

Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.:

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

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

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



Organization

Working at Arkansas State University-Beebe

Arkansas State University-Beebe is an operationally separate, two-year institution of the Arkansas State University System.  With campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and Little Rock Air Force Base, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit training for business and industry.  The Beebe campus also collaborates with Arkansas State, a four-year university in Jonesboro, to offer baccalaureate and graduate degrees on the Beebe campus.  Courses are also offered at additional locations within our service area, and many courses are taught in locations convenient to business and industry. 

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