Human Resources Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
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Job Description
Reports to: General Director of Human Resources
Position Purpose:
The HR Specialist supports a wide range of human resource functions. This role will play a key part in implementing HR policies maintaining employee records supporting talent acquisition and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized approachable and passionate about supporting employees and driving HR initiatives. Holds a supporting role contributing to the effective administration of employee benefits programs including the KPERS benefit. This position requires exceptional organizational skills a deep understanding of human resource practices and expertise in benefits management compliance and a strategic approach to employee wellbeing.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field and experience in Human Resources administration is preferred. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.
- Experience with KPERS benefits programs and FMLA policies
- Ability to interpret and accurately apply laws policy Human Resource practices and regulations.
- Ability to address employee issues in a professional manner establish effective and positive relationships with external customers contacts and community representatives address problems and carry out programs with consistency and effectiveness.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Essential Functions:
- Support the management and administration of diverse employee benefit programs and leave functions for the district including new hire benefits enrollment KPERS enrollment Family and Medical Leave and life status changes.
- Supports Open Enrollment for all district employees in conjunction with benefit administration vendors.
- Assist with recruitment processes including job postings screening resumes coordinating interviews and onboarding new hires
- Maintain accurate and uptodate employee records in HR databases and system
- Support the administration of employee benefits compensation and leave programs
- Assist in HR reporting and analytics to support strategic decisionmaking
- Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and wellness programs
- Supports payroll staff to ensure accuracy of data and total compensation
Other Job Functions:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of statistical information and records for district benefits and submits appropriate information to the General Director of Human Resources as requested.
- Communicates effectively with payroll other department staff and all employees regarding benefits leave of absences and KPERS.
- Supports regular information sessions workshops and training programs focused on benefits to enhance employee understanding.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
