Human Resources Specialist IV [Temporary]

This is a temporary position for 90 days.

About the role

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including first-generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities
• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Under limited supervision, the Human Resources (HR) Specialist provides highly specialized support to the HR department. The position primarily focuses on data entry, data validation, and utilizing Microsoft Excel and Workday HRIS to support HR processes. The role assists in various HR functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry and validation across multiple HR systems, including Workday HRIS and Ellucian Colleague, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to generate reports, manage data sets, and analyze HR-related data.
• Use Workday HRIS to process, track, and maintain employee data and records.
• Support various HR areas, including employee records management, HR compliance assistance, and general administrative tasks.
• Coordinate, evaluate, and implement materials to assist HR programs and processes.
• Provide general reporting and maintain databases as required.
• Support training programs and provide assistance on HR processes and systems.
• Collaborate with HR teams to ensure accurate processing and reporting of HR data using Workday HRIS.
• Ensure timely updates and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets.

Requirements

• One year experience in data entry, data validation, or related administrative support roles.
• High School degree.
• Familiarity with HR processes and procedures, particularly in data management, reporting, and HRIS systems like Workday.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and validation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office software applications.
• Experience with HR information systems, particularly Workday HRIS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in HR or with HR databases and systems, especially Workday.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

Safety

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe conditions. Take actions to prevent unsafe practices.

Pay

$28.30/hour