Onboarding Specialist/Tarleton

Between $47k and $52k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Erath County $38k - $66k Per Year Onboarding Specialist/Tarleton

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

Occupation:

Human Resources Specialists

Location:

STEPHENVILLE, TX - 76402-0001

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

05/12/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/15/2026

Expires:

06/11/2026 Job #: 17013443 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 36 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Help for . This posting represents one position that may be filled at the HR Specialist I or HR Specialist II level. The final classification will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Onboarding Processing, Orientation, and Logistics Serve as the primary coordinator for onboarding activities following verbal offer acceptance. Independently process and track hires and employment actions in Workday and related systems, including tasks occurring outside of Workday. Own and actively track onboarding requirements such as background checks, credential and degree verifications, Form I-9 completion, E-Verify, UIN creation, and system access setup. Partner with Talent Acquisition to confirm hire dates and onboarding timelines for staff and faculty. Facilitate New Employee Orientation preparedness, including communications, logistics, coordination, and implementation. Partner to provide a welcoming and informative onboarding experience for new hires on their first day of employment. Collaborate with HR partners to coordinate alternate or exception onboarding processes when necessary. Manage multiple concurrent onboarding cases for staff and faculty, ensuring timely completion of all required steps prior to start dates Team Support Provide real-time updates, procedural guidance and enforce onboarding timelines, documentation, and system requirements with HR partners. Monitor ticketing systems, email, and phone inquiries related to onboarding and hire processing. Develop and maintain onboarding checklists, guides, and reference materials. Provide guidance and training to HR student workers, as assigned. Escalate issues to the Talent Acquisition Manager as appropriate. Auditing and Compliance Review and process employment actions to ensure accuracy and compliance with institutional, system, state, and federal requirements. Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews related to onboarding and federal employment eligibility. Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with records management guidelines. Process Improvement Evaluate onboarding processes for efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. Recommend and implement process improvements in collaboration with Human Resources colleagues. Assist with updates to onboarding procedures and documentation as systems or requirements change. Professional Development Participate in training, meetings, and professional development activities. Maintain current knowledge of onboarding practices, employment eligibility requirements, Tarleton State and Texas A&M University System policy, and applicable laws and regulations. Other Duties Perform other duties as assigned in support of Human Resources and onboarding operations. Minimum Qualifications Required Education & Experience HR Specialist I - Onboarding Specialist Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of related experience. HR Specialist II - Onboarding Specialist Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple HR systems and workflows simultaneously. Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to organize tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Ability to analyze processes and recommend improvements. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of Workday or other Human Capital Management systems and database applications. Direct experience with onboarding, HR Operations, administrative process coordination, or compliance-driven systems work. Knowledge of Tarleton State University or Texas A&M University System employment policies and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $47,000 up to $52,000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.