Human Resources Specialist

Terms of Employment: 12-MONTH
Exemption Status: EXEMPT
AFSCME SALARY SCALE UB Grades 25-26
AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Masters degree in Human Resources Business Management or related field and 3 to 5 years of successful supervisory experience in hiring staffing recruiting human resources related experience required (PHR SPHR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred); OR
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Management or related field and 5 to 8 years of successful supervisory experience in hiring staffing recruiting and human resources-related experience and current PHR or SHRM-CP certification required

QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to lead and supervise a team of 3 to 5 direct reports
Demonstrated knowledge of local state and federal employment laws and regulations
Proficient in the use of business software applications including Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
Ability to analyze and interpret data to align with school system goals and initiatives
Demonstrated ability to work professionally and discretely with extremely confidential information
Proven thought-leadership with a detail-oriented mindset
Demonstrated self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities and management skills
Excellent customer service and cross-group collaboration competencies
Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience defining and tracking key metrics related to certificated and non-certificated talent acquisition and engagement
Demonstrated a high level of personal and professional integrity
Ability to travel overnight and work late evenings and occasional weekends as necessary

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Serves as primary point-of-contact for assigned schools and departments for all human resources matters
Supports all phases of the employee life cycle including recruiting and selection onboarding performance management and workforce planning
Establishes and maintains relationships with building administrators and department heads to support school system needs
Coordinates recruitment and staffing initiatives for assigned schools and departments to ensure proper staffing is maintained to accomplish the educational mission of the school/department
Maintains and reconciles staffing as related to recruitment for assigned schools and departments
Assists with organizing and coordinating CCPS recruitment initiatives with colleges universities and other organizations; represents CCPS at job fairs and recruiting events
Participates on interview/search committees as needed
Conducts internal employment investigations and manages employee relations issues as required
Presents interprets and implements state and county policies and procedures including negotiated agreements
Serves on negotiating teams for collective bargaining as assigned by the Superintendent and Board of Education
Provides exceptional customer service by assisting with employee services such as certification FMLA and other leaves of absence benefits etc.
Maintains current knowledge of all federal state and local laws regulations and policies related to employment law and hiring practices
Participates in appropriate professional organizations related to Human Resources
Serves as the human resources liaison for departments (e.g. payroll) various focus groups committees etc. as required
Performs other work-related duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and manipulate (lift carry move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination arm hand and finger dexterity including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit reach with hands and arms talk and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age or disability in its programs activities or employment practices. For inquiries please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults) at Charles County Public Schools Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building P.O. Box 2770 La Plata MD 20646; /. For special accommodations call or TDD 1- two weeks prior to the event.