What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Services Assistant position at Hays USD 489?
Job Posting ID: 195
Location(s): Rockwell Administration Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Posted Date: 03/05/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
Employee Support Services Assistant
Rockwell Administrative Building
Job Description
Classification: 12 Month Classified Employee
Compensation: Central Office Clerical - $17.50/hour with consideration given based on experience.
Benefits:
- Full District Paid Single Medical and Dental Coverage
- Free Annual Eye Exams included with Medical Coverage
- Ancillary and Voluntary offerings include Vision Materials Coverage
- District Paid Basic Life Insurance ($10k), Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft Insurance
- Flexible Spending for Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care
- Monthly District Contribution to Health Saving Account as applicable
- 403b Retirement Plan with 2% District Matching
- KPERS - State of Kansas Retirement Program
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Seasonal Breaks
Reports to: Employee Services Director
Job Summary: The Employee Support Services Assistant will provide support to employees seeking assistance with Human Resources and Payroll needs managed by the Employee Services Team.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Answers and directs departmental phone calls and walk-ins; educates/redirects employees to self-service resources as applicable.
Provides support to ensure a positive new hire experience.
Completes various kinds of employment verifications and background checks.
Assists with Monthly billing reconciliation of associated District benefit carriers.
Provide support for staff regarding their benefits and pay.
Assists with communication strategies to keep employees informed on various topics,
Maintain Employee files.
Provides support to ensure accurate accounting of payroll.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must have high school diploma or equivalency.
Prior administrative assistant experience preferred.
Prior human resources and/or payroll experience preferred.
High proficiency with Office 365 Suite of Applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Must be highly computer literate and able to quickly learn and navigate various applications.
Must have the capacity to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job performance.
Must be courteous, helpful, and willing to be inconvenienced to get the job done.
Must have the ability to collaborate and work effectively with coworkers in a team environment.
Must observe and follow District policies at all times.
Must remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit at a workstation most of an eight-hour day.
Must have manual dexterity for continual computer input.
Must be able to occasionally move, lift, carry, up to 30 pounds.
ABOUT USD 489
Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.
Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and the middle schools it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.
While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.
To learn more about our schools, visit our website at www.usd489.com.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
USD 489, Ellis County, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 323 W. 12th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, (785) 623-2400.
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