Position Number: 005128 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field from an accredited institution as
approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's Human Resources department is seeking to hire an Employment Specialist. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions Partners with hiring departments to assist in the hiring process and to ensure applicable recruitment policies and procedures are followed. Assists in identifying qualified applicants. Tracks multiple job openings using an electronic applicant tracking system. Assists applicants and departments with applicant tracking system navigation. Verifies application information with applicants via telephone. Provides benefits and salary information to internal and external applicants, and communicates with applicants by telephone and email to explain recruitment guidelines and related personnel policies and procedures. Determines annual and hourly pay rates in accordance with salary administration policies and practices. Ensures timely and accurate completion of I-9 forms and on-boarding documents. Initiates background checks through the applicant tracking system and reviews completed backgrounds checks. Assists in determining if temporary agency employees are cleared to work at the University of South Alabama by reviewing provided background check and reviewing internal HR records. Initiates background checks for coaches, volunteers, and other categories that are not hired through PeopleAdmin. Conducts internal reference checks. Prepares statistical and ad hoc reports utilizing the electronic application system. Maintains and purges paper and electronic position files following records retention guidelines. Maintains employment information in Banner HR/Payroll system. Serves as a resource to supervisors and employees by providing general information regarding the Staff Handbook, policies and procedures, job posting and application process, and benefits, to include but not limited to, time off programs, health insurance, retirement, educational, life insurance, long-term disability, FML, etc. Assists with special projects and initiatives as assigned, to include on-line research, revising HR webpages, conducting/participating in surveys, making presentations, and preparing special reports utilizing Banner and/or Excel. Participates in career fairs. Serves on various committees as assigned. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required.
