"Specialist IV – Benefits and Onboarding Specialist"

Posted: 08-Feb-26

Location: Huntsville, Texas

Categories: Human Resources, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 46210

Requisition: 202600035S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Human Resources

General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. Two years of relevant experience. Experience with Benefits and Banner/Ellucian is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Human Resources department.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Performs highly advanced specialist duties. Accountable for the execution and follow through of complex and technical human resources responsibilities for the assigned functional areas of onboarding, insurance, retirement, other related benefits, and records management. May assist in other areas of Human Resources. Maintains quality customer service for assigned functional area by meeting with employees and through accurate and timely processing of documents, emails, and phone calls. Reviews electronic personnel action forms (EPAFs) to determine applicable benefit processing. Promptly and accurately responds to information requests. Prepares letters, reports, memos, and correspondence when necessary. Interprets policies and procedures. Collects, reconciles, and maintains complex data. Updates and maintains information in various databases and online systems. Requires skills in completing forms and processes, sending e-mail, composing letters, preparing onboarding and training materials and reports. Provides guidance to faculty and staff within assigned areas of responsibility. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors assigned processes, programs, projects, services, events, and activities. Monitors project timelines and identifies issues. Plans and coordinates events related to assigned area. Reviews applicable areas of Human Resources website for updates. Performs other related duties as assigned.