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.
$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.
Job ID: 521514096
Originally Posted on: 5/17/2026
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