HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST I #00025372

Human Resources

The University's Human Resources department plays a vital role in supporting faculty, staff, and student employees, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. As part of this team, you'll gain expertise in key areas such as retirements, benefits, employee relations, and training & development. HR serves as a resource for employees seeking career guidance and professional growth, providing valuable training opportunities that can help advance careers within and beyond the university.

Missouri S&T is seeking a detail-oriented and service-minded HR Specialist I to join our collaborative recruitment team within Human Resources. This role plays a key part in supporting faculty and staff hiring across campus and offers the opportunity to interact with a wide range of individuals and departments. While the position provides variety and campus engagement, it is also heavily focused on administrative and transactional processing - ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, managing details, and keeping processes moving smoothly behind the scenes. Team members also participate in job fairs, training sessions, and other campus initiatives that support and promote recruitment efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage candidate progression within the applicant tracking system, ensuring application materials are accurately routed to hiring managers in a timely and organized manner
• Process hiring-related data and maintain accurate records
• Oversee I-9 completion and compliance
• Assist in the management and onboarding of student employees
• Participate in job fairs, campus events, and training opportunities to promote and support recruitment efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR and campus-wide initiatives

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn HR systems and tools
• Prior experience in recruitment, human resources, or administrative support
• Familiarity with I-9 processing

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $16.82-$17.63 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 7
University Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST I
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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