Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist

FLSA Classification: Full-time 12-month position Exempt (Salaried).

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM On-Site 5 days/week

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

The Human Resources Specialist is a professional who exudes a passion for the school its students its employees and its mission to serve. This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources.

The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description: Overbrook School for the Blind serves students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities (such as intellectual disability cerebral palsy hearing impairment sensory issues and including those who require specialized medical care) receive a customized individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB is more than a school it is a community where students families and staff support one another and come together to build a bright future.

• Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee inquiries related to policies procedures and compliance
• Assists with recordkeeping related to all Human Resources processes and procedures including but not limited to hiring termination leave transfer and promotion particularly as related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action maintaining employee records record retention and diversity initiatives.
• Conducts surveys interviews and other research related to human resource policies compensation procedures and reports results to the Human Resources Director.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO affirmative action leave management benefits payroll recruitment and generally accepted human resources principles.
• Assists with the preparation of plans policies benefits administration documents and reports including EEO-1 affirmative action plans organizational charts labor agreements and employee handbooks.
• Assists with the preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations meetings reporting and payroll administration
• Acts as liaison to other departments and committees in the organization
• Supports human resources processes including but not limited to recruiting investigations onboarding payroll benefits administration offboarding and separations vendor management leave administration and employment eligibility
• Assists in the planning and execution of employee events such as New Employee Orientation Staff Development Days Staff Appreciation Day Vision Certification Luncheon Open Enrollment and other events as requested.
• Complies with the Policies and Procedures of Overbrook School for the Blind.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Labor Relations Business Accounting or related field preferred.
• Preferred minimum of three years of professional human resource experience preferably in an education or non-profit environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines multitask and thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The proven ability to complete tasks with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Thorough understanding of the education and/or non-profit environment and what the HR role is in those spaces.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong desire for career progression and continuous professional development
• Thorough understanding of laws regulations and guidelines related to human resources
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite HRIS Applicant Tracking and/or related software.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50-lbs minimum with assistance. Participate in 2-person lifts.

Benefits and Pay:

OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicants training and experience including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees. Applications from members of communities traditionally underrepresented in school administrative positions are invited.

Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has and will continue to follow a policy of recruiting employing and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education training and experience without regard to race color ancestry genetic information familial or marital status domestic or sexual violence victimization ethnicity religion age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or a related medical condition) sexual orientation gender identity national origin or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal state or local laws.

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicants training and experience.