Human Resources Assistant - Food & Nutrition

Food and Nutrition Office - 143 S. Alma School Road Mesa AZ

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$19.64

Class/Calendar:

B2112 months

Benefits:

Vacation sick leave holidaysretirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System health and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To process verify and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities for part-time food and nutritionpersonnelto ensure compliance with district policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Interview process and provide orientation to new part-time Food & Nutrition employees
• Establish and maintain files for part-time Food & Nutrition personnel
• Establish and maintain personnel and payroll records for part-time Food & Nutrition personnel
• Generate Personnel Action Requests Forms (PARFs)
• Provide and maintain access to and assist Food & Nutrition staff with TimeClock Plus (TCP) timekeeping system
• Respond to inquiries from applicants district personnel and general public to provide information resolve issues and/or refer to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Perform general office tasks
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Accept and review for completeness job applications for cafeteria positions
• Assist in compiling workshop materials forms and letters
• Prepare hiringpackets for adult and student employees
• Serve as office courier and back-up receptionist as needed
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona drivers license and ability to use own vehicle when needed

Experience:

• Minimum two years clerical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that the applicant possess the following preferred qualifications; however the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

Experience:

• Human resources experience preferred
• iVisions and TimeClock Plus experience preferred

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role enabling effective performance adaptability and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name served by strength and need and graduates ready for college career and community
• Above averageproficiency in typing with good accuracy; above average test battery
• Ability to operatestandard office machines and equipment
• Ability to organizeprioritize andmeet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word Excel email etc)
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with applicants district personnel of all levels and general public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid Arizona drivers license and ability to use own vehicle when needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office classroom or other settings and if there are physical activities like standing walking or lifting.

• Primarily works in an office environment within the school districts central administration or nutrition services department
• May occasionally visit school cafeterias or kitchens to support onboarding training or compliance checks
• Frequent communication with food service staff administrators and vendors. The role is people-focused requiring professional interaction over phone email and in person
• Requires the ability to move between offices possibly different buildings within the district. Occasional driving may be required if traveling to schools
• Mostly sitting at a desk working on a computer with periods of standing or walking when filing or attending meetings
• May occasionally need to lift files boxes of documents or suppliesgenerally under 25 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.