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University of North Texas

HR Assistant

🇺🇸 Fort Worth, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ March 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Texas System is hiring an HR Assistant. This role requires performing various administrative tasks to support the UNT System Human Resources Team, reporting to the UNT Health HR Director, and delivering effective customer service as an engaged team member.

Highlights
  • Maintain phone screening, correspondence routing, and manage office communication.
  • Serve as the initial point of contact for visitors and administrative inquiries.
  • Compose reports, correspondence, update tracking systems, and assist with data collection and meeting preparations.
  • Coordinate logistics for room scheduling, event planning, and material delivery.
  • Assist with special projects to improve organizational efficiency.
  • Review and process HR-related forms and support completion where needed.
  • Proficiency required in Microsoft Office and understanding of HR laws and best practices.
  • Minimum qualifications include an associate degree and two years of HR or administrative support experience, or equivalent combination.
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, interpersonal skills, and confidentiality.
  • Position is security sensitive and reports to the UNT Health HR Director within the SYS-Human Resources Department.

HR Assistant Full Description

Title: HR Assistant
Employee Classification: HR Assistant
Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration
Division: SYS-Human Resources
SubDivision-Department: SYS-Human Resources
Department: SYS-Human Resources-910600
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Salary Commensurate With Experience and Qualifications
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary
The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on excellence, curiosity, and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon, and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our journey.

Position Overview
This is a professional administrative position responsible for performing tasks as needed for the UNT System Human Resources (HR) Team. This position reports to the UNT Health HR Director and serves as a customer service focused and engaged member of the HR Team.
Minimum QualificationsAssociate degree in a related field and two (2) years of human resources and administrative support experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, and HR best practices
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Proficiency in MS Office
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to a high degree of credibility and integrity
* Excellent communication skills (writing, oral, and listening)
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Demonstrates flexibility
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications
Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties
Maintain screening and routing incoming calls and correspondence, responds independently and routes mail within the office and to other applicable departments using knowledge of current building and HR procedures and practices or knowledge gained through researching online resources during the call. Greets visitors and serves as an initial point of contact for a variety of administrative tasks while displaying a high level of responsiveness to customers needs and maintaining excellent customer service skills at all times and while maintaining current knowledge of organizational structure of all UNT System institutions and policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Composes a variety of materials including correspondence, reports, forms, updating information in resolution tracking system, and to coordinate the compilation of records activity data by assisting with the collection of data and analysis and the preparation of materials for meetings and conferences and provide assistance to the completion of reports.Handles a variety of logistics including room scheduling, room setup, assistance with special event planning and execution, and timely delivery of materials to stakeholders. Assist with the execution of special projects and other initiatives designed to achieve improved efficiency and effectiveness in the organization. Review and process human resource related forms and assist with completion, where applicable.
Physical RequirementsCommunicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental HazardsNo adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleGenerally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Driving University VehicleNo
Security SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special InstructionsApplicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
BenefitsFor information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.