Human Resources Specialist - Education Center (16213)

PAY GRADE: J

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This is a specialized administrative class that requires incumbents to have functional knowledge in multiple Human Resources areas. Incumbents are responsible for processing and providing routine benefits information for employees preparing and monitoring human resources related reports administering recruitment procedures and maintaining data. Incumbents are required to understand and use limited discretion in applying laws rules regulations and policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Reviews and processes personnel actions related to employment contracts and personnel information changes; tracks employees on leave status; enters and updates information in a database.
2. Responds to requests for information from employees and/or the general public over the phone in person and via e-mail regarding a variety of Human Resources procedures programs job opportunities and/or other related information.
3. Completes background checks and employment verifications utilizing standard procedures.
4. Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence notices files records and/or other related information.
5. Schedules employees applicants and /or other applicable individuals for examinations orientation sessions training sessions and/or other related activities.
6. Prepares processes and maintains a variety of activity logs contracts timesheets and/or other related items related to assigned area of responsibility.
7. Coordinates employment process for substitute teachers for the purpose of complying with all district state and federal regulations.
8. Responds to inquiries of staff and the public for the purpose of disseminating information on substitute employment positions and providing direction as may be required.
9. Trains substitutes on the use of the automated computer system for the purpose of responding to staff requests.
10. Interpret FMLA regulations and develop positive relationships with payroll staff benefits staff and employees.
11. Administer District Leave of Absence programs. accourding to the plan documents and state and federal regulatory requirements including but not limited to medical FMLA STD LTD military and unpaid leaves.
12. Process all leave of absence paperwork in a timely manner including determining leave type approve and deny FMLA requests calculate and monitor leave durations and coordinate return to work.
13. Send leave of absence information and FMLA documentation to employee benefits staff payroll and vendors.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and four years of human resources experience OR Associates Degree and two years of human resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

School District experience preferred.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

None Required.

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

Customer service principles;

Recordkeeping principles and practices;

Modern office practices;

Automated human resources information systems;

Applicable laws affecting human resources operations;

Basic principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

Operating computers and applicable software;

Preparing reports;

Compiling and analyzing data and information;

Providing customer service;

Maintaining a variety of records and logs;

Handling sensitive and confidential issues;

Performing employment verifications;

Using modern office equipment;

Interpreting and applying applicable laws rules regulations and procedures;

Processing paperwork in an efficient manner;

Analyzing and interpreting data and information;

Communication interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisor the general public etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: finger dexterity talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority