Human Resources Specialist

This non-supervisory position aids the Human Resources Office which is responsible for the various aspects of the human resources functions of the College. The Human Resources Specialist provides information and assistance to College employees and the general public regarding human resources activities, prepares various correspondence related to area of assignment, and performs a variety of tasks related to human resources.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E2: (Salary range: $45,220 - $68,169)

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Receive, visitors, potential applicants, and college personnel in a prompt and courteous manner and provide information as required
• Prepare employment verifications, letter of appointments, tuition waivers, FMLA notifications, and other employment forms as requested
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Responsible for onboarding all part-time employment. (work-study, tutors, adjuncts, etc.)
• Reviews and verifies employment applications and support documents in accordance with established guidelines
• Provides guidance to employees regarding human resources policies and procedures; assists in interpreting and applying policies consistently and appropriately.
• Generate data and reports from Argos
• Maintain the filing of all personnel files in BDM, purge inactive files
• Enter employee data into Banner
• Assist in processing employment forms and other documents for new hires
• Respond to employment inquiries by phone or written correspondence
• Order office supplies, prepare purchase orders, and travel requests forms
• Participate in professional development activities
• Maintain confidentiality of departmental information
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information is required.
• Serve on college committees as assigned
• Maintain appropriate work hours
• Assume other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Human Resources/SPO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration or closely related field is required.
• Two Years (2) years of full-time time Human Resources experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and apply procedures consistently and accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).

• Work experience in Banner preferred.
• Work experience in NeoEd preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application process by the deadline date in order to be considered. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note:Verification of required work experience must be provided if an official offer of employment is made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s Neo Ed accounts. Applicantsare required to monitor their e-mail accounts for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.