Onboarding Specialist (Human Resources Generalist)
Reports To: Executive Director of Human Resources
Salary: $49220 $53210 commensurate with education and experience
Benefits
- Increased compensation based on job-relevant certifications and education
- Comprehensive insurance package (medical dental vision life optional benefits)
- Paid sick days and business days are provided annually
- Tuition/course reimbursement for continued education
- Professional development support (fees lodging and travel covered for approved training/conferences)
- Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) learn more at
Position Summary
Monroe Public Schools is seeking an Onboarding Specialist (Human Resources Generalist) to join our HR team. This role provides full-spectrum HR support with a primary focus on onboarding compliance employee records and HR operations. The Onboarding Specialist collaborates closely with employees contractors and supervisors to ensure seamless hiring and onboarding processes while also supporting benefits administration workers compensation certification tracking fingerprinting and employee relations.
This position is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced service-oriented environment and is looking to gain broad HR generalist experience in a school district setting.
Key Responsibilities
Onboarding & Hiring Support
- Coordinate onboarding for Monroe Public Schools employees and contracted staff.
- Manage new hire documentation contracts and verification of employment/teaching experience.
- Conduct and process background checks (employees contractors athletics).
- Prepare onboarding packets schedule workshops and set up onboarding sessions.
- Support interviews by coordinating scheduling preparation and follow-up.
Compliance & Employee Records
- Enter and submit injury reports; track workers compensation cases and communicate with providers.
- Maintain injury tracking by building and supporting employee safety reporting.
- Process and log employee certifications (including CPR and licensing).
- Maintain HR files employment records and digital documentation.
Fingerprinting & Security
- Coordinate fingerprinting for all new hires substitutes and contractors.
- Manage Rapback tracking fingerprint sharing and fingerprint requests.
- Issue security and ID badges; manage replacement for lost or damaged badges.
Purchasing & HR Operations
- Order office and medical team supplies; process and track purchase orders.
- Maintain HR office inventory and blanket purchase orders.
- Support HR compliance audits and reporting needs.
Administrative & Employee Support
- Serve as first-line HR contact answering and routing calls.
- Provide employment verifications and process requests for teaching experience.
- Act as a Notary Public (preferred).
- Assist with other Human Resources projects and initiatives as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Reliability/Dependability: Meets deadlines maintains punctual attendance and follows through on commitments.
- Work Standards: Demonstrates accuracy accountability integrity and confidentiality in all tasks.
- Teamwork: Builds positive relationships and collaborates across HR and district teams.
- Adaptability: Remains flexible in a dynamic environment adjusting to shifting HR priorities.
- Customer Service: Provides responsive professional support to employees contractors and administrators.
Qualifications
- Associates degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience in human resources onboarding compliance or office administration required.
- HR generalist experience in a school district or public sector is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Google Workspace and HRIS systems.
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Notary Public certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.
Work Environment
This position is based in the Human Resources Office at the Administration Building and requires occasional travel between district buildings for onboarding sessions fingerprinting and supply deliveries.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE - Applications are accepted until a position is filled.
- Only applicants who supply the requested documents outlined below and fully complete the application will be considered.
- Faxed mailed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
External Applicants: Must complete an online application at . Click on Employment Opportunities and Applitrack and follow the instructions to apply for this position. Supporting documents (resume transcripts and applicable certifications/license) are required and must be uploaded with the application.
Internal Applicants: Must complete an online application at . Click on Employment Opportunities and Applitrack and follow the instructions to apply for this position. Supporting documents are required and must be uploaded with the application.
Notice of Nondiscrimination It is the policy of Monroe Public Schools not to discriminate based on religion race color national origin disability age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression height weight familial status or marital status in its programs activities or employment. For information contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at 1275 N. Macomb St. Monroe MI 48162 .
The Monroe Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Michigan Civil Rights Act and Title IX Guidelines.
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Onboarding Specialist (Human Resources Generalist)
