Job Description-

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Collaborates with principals, department heads, and/or hiring supervisors to recruit and hire a quality workforce while adhering to bargaining unit master agreements, Board Policies, federal/state laws, and school system procedures.
• Reviews applications and screens individual’s qualifications in consideration of clients employment. Facilitates screening interview panels which includes developing interview questions, establishing consistent guidelines for panel members, and ensuring a fair and equitable process is adhered to for candidate and vacancy.
• Computes, processes, and authorized personnel related actions regarding regular and temporary personnel employees, following established guidelines for salary placement.
• Provides interpretation and guidance to employees, administrators, and department heads regarding master agreements, Board Policies, HR laws/regulations regarding personnel/HR related issues.
• Develops and presents recruitment sessions which include creating materials and advertisements, scheduling dates, location and staff, delivery of presentation to candidates, and facilitating the interview and recommendation of candidates.
• Creates and maintains partnerships within the local community (i.e., workforce development/job centers, trade schools, stakeholders, etc.) to address critical shortage areas and/or hard-to-fill positions.
• Works with administrators regarding staffing which involves reconciliation of organization worksheets provided by the Office of Position Management, determining vacancies, and identifying potential surplus employees.
• Works with employees who are involuntarily excessed, voluntarily request a transfer, or are returning to work from an approved leave of absence about a suitable assignment. Collaborates with offices such as Staff Relations, EEO/Compliance, Employee Absence & Risk Management, and Employee Benefits/Retirement/Leaves to facilitate assignment accommodations, respond to requests for information, EEO concerns, grievances, unemployment, and general HR related concerns or questions.
• Participates in the administration of the Substitute Employee Management System (SEMS) and/or utilization of the HR information and applicant tracking systems. Serves as a liaison with the Department of Information Technology and Business Management Information Systems to investigate and resolve HR system concerns. Assists applicants with applicant tracking systems.
• Serves as a liaison to central offices regarding the staffing of programs to include coordination and monitoring of the application and on-boarding process.
• Develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets to track all related personnel data. Develops reports, statistics, and analysis as requested by HR Supervisor and/or HR leadership. Assists in preparing departmental correspondence, forms, and other related documents.
• Develops, organizes, and conducts new hire orientation sessions. Participates and assists in activities such as job fairs, recruitment events, and high school job training programs.
• Attends and actively participates in team meetings to assist in continuous improvement with delivery of service, communications, and strategic planning.
• Consults with the Office of Investigations and Records Management on pre-employment and post-employment reviews and investigations involving employees.
• Prepares written reports and recommendations on a variety of personnel matters such as policies, procedures, and recruitment strategies.
• Serves on various work groups and committees. Provides backup to the HR Supervisor as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasing responsible professional experience directly related to human resources administration.

Experience in the development, preparation, and presentation of training programs is preferred.

Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform the duties of the position may be considered.

License/Certifications:

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Sr. Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute or SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM-Sr. Certified Professional (SHRM_SCP) issued by the Society for Human Resources Management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of human resources laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration. Knowledge of modern office practices. Knowledge of personal computers and word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in preparing and presenting reports and training.
• Skill in analyzing procedures and practices and developing improvements.
• Skill in speaking and presenting before groups in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to manage confidential information effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with employees.