Human Resources Specialist Jobs

Title: Human Resources SpecialistFLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Administrative Support

Immediate Supervisor: Chief Human Resources Officer

Job Summary: The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for day-to-day human resources transactions. This position will be focused on providing general human resources customer service support for hourly/classified employee groups. The Specialist will facilitate the lifecycle of the posting, hiring, and onboarding process for hourly/classified employee groups. This position requires the use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only key areas of responsibility.

Hiring Specifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in human resources or related field, preferred

Certification

• Valid drivers license and dependable vehicle for primarily in-district travel, required
• Professional certification from SHRM, HRCI, or AASPA/HCLE, preferred

Experience

• 2-3 years of general human resources experience, preferred

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of performance management processes, systems and tools
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and rules affecting public sector employment (i.e. Rights and Privacy Act, DE regulations, Iowa Code, AA/EEO, Wage and Hour, Job Service, PERB, FMLA, etc.)
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Ability to organize work procedures and set goals in a competent manner
• Must be able to work outside of normal work hours on occasion
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, students, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Knowledge of personnel records management
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle adversity in an objective manner
• Knowledge and skill in effective staff development and planning
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and management related to areas of responsibility
• Ability to take initiative
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Technology Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Electronic presentation skills
• Intermediate spreadsheet skills
• E-mail management skills
• Advanced word processing skills
• Web navigation skills
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Supervision Of Others

• N/A

Personal Contacts

• All district personnel
• Community resources (i.e. recruiting)
• Vendors
• Government agency personnel (i.e. Iowa Workforce Development, DOL)

Job Duties

• Builds and repares reports as requested (i.e., staffing, salary, employee demographic information).
• Receive and review recommendations-to-hire for classified/hourly staff. Review applications to ensure the applicant meets standards for hiring in accordance with district best practice, policy, and state/federal law.
• Provides excellent day-to-day human resources customer service for assigned employee groups.
• Assists with new human resource software solution implementations.
• Assists CHRO and Assistant Director of Human Resources with projects as needed.
• Administers annual letters of assignment for hourly/classified staff.
• Works with the Department of Special Education on posting, hiring, transfers and other matters related to needs of paraeducators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in labor/management committee meetings as needed.
• Attends local job fairs or hiring events on behalf of the district to recruit for hourly/classified staff positions.
• Receive and review job posting requisitions for accuracy and accountability to overall district staffing plan.
• Ensures hiring of paraeducator staff is compliant with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which may include setting up and administering a qualification exam.
• Acts as a back-up for Benefits Coordinator.
• Assists CHRO with compliance related matters.
• Interprets policies, procedures, and best practices for administrators and employees in assigned employee groups.
• Offers positions to candidates recommended for hire, sends them new-hire information, and processes personnel action forms upon completion of hiring requirements.
• Updates and maintains procedure manuals, handbooks, and other human resources documents as needed.

Physical Requirements

NEVER

0%

OCCASIONAL

1-32%

FREQUENT

33-66%

CONSTANT

67%+

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Climbing/Stairs

X

Driving

X

Lifting

up to 25 lbs.

Carrying

up to 25 lbs.

Manual Dexterity Tasks