Human Resources Assistant

Purpose:

Provide Human Resources support to the Human Resources and Payroll departments, coordinating new hire orientation and benefits. Promoting the University’s Christian vision of reaching every workplace in every nation for Christ. 

Essential Job Functions:

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed.  They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 

General Duties:

Understand University policies/procedures and federal/state regulations applicable to the position. Use policy knowledge when performing related work.

• This position is responsible for the staff new hire process for the University which may include:
  • Processing open position paperwork from using departments.
  • Posting and advertising positions on multiple sites
  • Managing the application processes.
  • Dispersing applications to the various using departments.
  • Answering applicant questions and assisting with the application software.
  • Coordinating background checks.
  • Onboarding new employees through orientation.
  • Coordinating required paperwork.
  • Tracking and follow through with employee benefit providers.

•  Keep the HR Director informed on all matters. Provide back-up in the absence of the HR Generalist.
• Assist with benefits and enrollment program: Scanning and maintaining employee files to include benefits information, processing all change, and paying paperwork, responding to employee benefits questions, and resolving claims issues.
• Assist with management of electronic forms, communicate with university personnel regarding HR electronic form procedures.
• Perform routine clerical tasks such as mail, filing, scanning, copying, faxing, data entry, responding to phone calls, email, and proofreading.

• Applicant should be a proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills.  Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy required.

• Strong technological competence with the ability to learn new programs/applications quickly.  MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat essential.
• Initiative and ability to function without continual supervision. Basic mathematical skills plus the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Have a good attendance record.
• Associates Degree or an equivalent of knowledge and experience required. Experience:  Minimum of three years of clerical experience; work or volunteer experience involving contact with the public. Preference to a candidate with prior HR knowledge and expertise with the ability to be a team player.

LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning

Applications are reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled.  By applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment in agreement with the educational mission and Community Covenant of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination based on race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin, or genetic information.  Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4171.

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX 75602.  Send completed application and a current résumé to HumanResources.letu.edu

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.