Job Details

HCM Specialist

Position Number: 7275902
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Human Resources

HCM Specialist

Job Identification: 20800
Posting Date: 06/29/2026, 09:56 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Waco, TX, United States
Degree Level:

Job Description:
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We're Looking For

The Human Capital Management Specialist (HRIS Administrator) serves in the Division of Human Resources and is responsible for overseeing and managing all personnel transactions in Oracle HCM Cloud for the life cycle of employees for assigned client groups. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Divisional Business Officers, Financial Managers, HR Consultants, Talent Advisors, Payroll and Benefits Analysts, and Labor Distribution Accountants, providing a collaborative and supportive environment while ensuring policy compliance.

A bachelor's degree and one year of work experience are required. Two years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional experience or education will be considered in lieu of one another.

The successful candidate will exhibit the following skills, abilities and other characteristics:

Acute attention to detail while multi-tasking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Achieve work through a collaborative and team-oriented approach
Display a high ethical standard with the ability to adhere to the University's policies and procedures

A hybrid work arrangement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

Coordinating with Talent Management, Business Officers, and Provost's Office to set up new faculty and staff hires
Administering employee assignment and salary updates to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
Providing excellent client support and intradepartmental HR collaboration by addressing concerns or questions related to employment data, time card entries, absences/leave, and pay
Performing frequent validations to maintain data quality and accuracy with the ability to multi-task while maintaining data integrity
Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality at all times
Supporting client groups and HR partners with process and policy recommendations, and ad hoc data reporting or analysis as needed
This includes routine summary reports to Business Officers and key client group contacts
This role will collaborate on projects for process improvements designed to optimize system efficiency and agility, maintain accurate job training material, and look for solutions for common troubleshooting items
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

To apply, visit https://ejof.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/BaylorCareers/job/20800