What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Associate - Benefits, Leave, and HRIS position at Watertown Public Schools?
Position : Human Resources Associate - Benefits, Leave, and HRIS
Position Type : Exempt, 12-month position
Department : Human Resources
Location : Central Office
Reports to : Director of Human Resources
Affiliation : Non-Aligned, Eligible for Town Benefits
Salary range : $72,000-$77,000 / Annually
General Description :
The Human Resource Associate completes a variety of tasks that support the daily operations of the Human Resources department to process various leave types (FMLA, medical, etc.), maintains personnel and medical records, and ensures accurate attendance reporting in Frontline. The Associate also serves as a benefits liaison for the District.
Responsibilities :
- Manage all types of leaves of absence (FMLA, discretionary, medical, career exploration, worker's compensation, etc.)
- Maintain office files and records, including personnel records, medical files and related documents;
- Manages attendance reporting and ensures that attendance-related information is accurately entered into Frontline for compliance and verification;
- Maintain WPS Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) such as PowerSchool Suite (TalentEd, Records, Perform) and MUNIS
- Assist the Director with preparing for Annual contracts and letters for all staff members;
- Assist the Director with processing incident / accident reports and worker's compensation reporting;
- Assist with processing all contractual stipends;
- Create vacation / time off calendars to ensure departmental coverage. (non-aligned)
- Assist employees with requests and questions;
- Serve as a benefits liaison, assisting employees with understanding and navigating their benefits options;
- Assist with special projects and conduct necessary research as needed;
- Accurate data entry required; and
- Completes other HR duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital / civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Salary : $72,000 - $77,000
