Staff Specialist – Central Human Resources

Duke Careers

Staff Specialist in Central Human Resources at Duke University. Responsible for coordinating HR programs and providing exceptional support and customer service.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $18 - $26 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

plan, coordinate and participate in the establishment and operation of a specialized program
support the priorities, functions, objectives and strategic initiatives of Duke University’s central human resources
create, maintain and update files and records related to meetings, investigations and grievances
process scheduling requests, and provide exceptional customer service
assist with gathering information related to fact-finding exercises, grievances, and collective bargaining
draft and/or prepare reports, proposals, memos and/or email communications
schedule and coordinate arrangements for meetings, seminars and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

knowledge of basic mathematical, research and communications principles normally acquired through two years of postsecondary education
two years of clerical or research experience to acquire skills in administrative or project research responsibilities
strong understanding of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
familiarity with human resources matters, particularly those related to employee relations and labor relations

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
generous retirement benefits
wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members

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Hard Skills & Tools

administrative skillsproject research skillsreport draftingfact-findinggrievance processing

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationcoordinationorganization