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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition

202600268S

Title

Specialist IV - Human Resources Specialist (Staffing, Compensation & Classification)

FLSA status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category

Technical/Para-Professional

Department

Human Resources

Division

Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date

08/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. Two years of experience in one or more areas of Human Resources or a related area. Experience in the area of staffing would be helpful. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the People Operations – Human Resources department.

Primary Responsibilities

Accountable for the execution and follow-through of complex and technical human resources responsibilities within the assigned functional area of staffing, compensation, and classification. Reviews, processes, and maintains faculty, staff, and executive staff job postings to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Receives interview lists and screens applicants for minimum qualifications. Assists departments with all aspects of the hiring process, including providing guidance regarding staffing procedures and requirements. Creates, processes, and submits Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and other personnel actions accurately and timely. Assists in reviewing and processing new hires, transfers, promotions, and other employment actions. Prepares reports, tracks, and audits data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems. Maintains quality customer service for the assigned functional area through accurate and timely processing of documents, emails, and phone calls. Promptly and accurately responds to information requests and provides guidance to faculty and staff regarding applicable policies, procedures, and processes. Prepares letters, memos, and correspondence as needed. Updates and maintains various databases, records, and online systems. Assists with processing new position and reclassification requests and market adjustment requests as assigned. May provide support in other areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, insurance and retirement benefits, records, and employee training and development. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Skilled in completing forms, sending emails, composing letters, preparing training material and reports. Daily contact and interaction with university departments, vendors, off campus agencies, faculty, staff, and student employees. Performs research and prepares analytical reports, together with recommendations, on assigned subjects. Position requires confidentiality, attention to detail and accuracy, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within department and across the university community. Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment. Position may include occasional travel to conferences and/or job fairs.

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Position Number

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48399

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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