Human Resources Specialist in Sefton

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It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all required documents are submitted. Incomplete submissions and/or exclusions of required documents may cause an applicant to be ineligible for consideration. You may direct questions to jobs@isothermal.edu or via phone at (828)395-4200.

Position Information

Title

Title Human Resources Specialist

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Number of Months

Number of Months 12 Months

Proposed Date of Employment

Proposed Date of Employment 11/16/2026

Work Schedule

Permanent or Temporary

Permanent or Temporary Permanent

Salary Band

Salary Band Commensurate with education and experience

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for administrative duties related to personnel functions and programs and managing the full recruitment life cycle. In addition to the recruitment life cycle, this position is responsible for entering and maintaining accurate data in the data management and applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer recruitment and hiring activities from vacancy through onboarding while providing guidance to hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Respond to all inquiries regarding job vacancies in a timely manner.
• Communicate onboarding instructions, orientation information, and first-day expectations to new employees and supervisors.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for full-time and part-time employees, including completion of employment paperwork and required I-9 documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background and reference checks.
• Manage technical and administrative functions/data entry for all full-time and part-time employees into data management system.
• Provide administrative support for Human Resources meetings, orientations, and training sessions.
• Perform administrative duties for the department including but not limited to preparing and submitting work orders, requisitions and check request, inventory, order and maintain office supplies, maintain federal and state posters, and process travel requests.
• Serve as a back-up to various functions of Human Resources as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of key HR functional areas.
• Proficiency in HR-related software platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present to campus wide audiences.
• Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to make decisions that advance the Isothermal Community College mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a professional office environment, required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with data management systems, preferred.
• Experience in a community college setting, preferred.

Open Date

Open Date 10/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Information

Isothermal Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Isothermal Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Institution. If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@isothermal.edu or via phone at (828) 395-4200.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts above the High School Level

Optional Documents

• Additional Transcript 1
• Additional Transcript 2
• Additional Transcript 3
• Additional Transcript 4

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