Tarleton State University

Academic HR Specialist

Stephenville, TX, USA · Mid · Part-time

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About the role

Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond.
At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff.
Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee.

Supervises the support and assistance of employees and managers in staffing and/or payroll related functions (data changes).
May coordinate complex academic affairs staffing functions including position reclassifications and promotion to support the Tenure & Promotion process.
Develops, implements, evaluates, and reviews faculty staffing related processes in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements, best practices, and university needs.
Develops and analyzes complex staffing reports, summaries, reviews, and related documents. Audits staffing and/or payroll documents as necessary.
Provides expertise to supervisors and employees with faculty staffing questions. Partners with managers to understand the department's current and future staffing challenges and identifies needs and opportunities for improvement.
Prepares documents for workshops and presentations.
Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and university rules, regulations, and standard administrative procedures that govern employment.
May coordinate the planning and logistical support for events and programs.
Collaborates with other Human Resources staff on updates to process, services, and programs. Attends human resources trainings and/or informational meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

The target base annual salary range is $53,745 up to $76,321 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Education and Experience:
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees.
Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.

No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

This listing is sourced directly from Tarleton State University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.