Specialist - Human Resource Services - Classified

Position Type:
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES/HR Specialist
Date Posted:
9/4/2024
Location:
DISTRICT OFFICE
Date Available:
As Soon As Possible
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position Title : HR Specialist - Classified
Division : Human Resources
Reports To : Executive Director, Employment
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule : AS5
Work Days : 244
Evaluation Tool: HCSCEE
JD Revision Date(s): 9/22; 5/23
Salary scales may be accessed via the following link: 2024-2025 HCS Salary Scales.
**Only experience gained in an accredited school system will count towards service credit on the salary scale.
Essential Duties :

• Perform duties specific to the assigned role as mutually defined by the employee and supervisor.
• Receive and respond to inquiries and concerns from employees, hiring authorities, District administrators, and applicants until a resolution is determined.
• Appropriately input and extract data from the ERP in order to effectively manage the assigned HR functions.
• Process all aspects of newly hired classified positions (bus drivers, paraprofessionals, school nutrition, school office assistant, etc.).
• In collaboration with the Compensation Supervisor, process all experience verification forms and ensure employees are assigned to the appropriate salary step.
• Review and become acquainted with all classified salary scales to ensure effective communication with current and future employees.
• Prepare the monthly board agenda for all classified positions to include new hires, retirements, resignations, status changes, and other statuses.
• In collaboration with other HR staff, ensure that all employees are effectively on-boarded and off-boarded.
• Communicate effectively with principals and other district administrators regarding the hiring process for classified staff.
• Effectively manage all paperwork, databases, files, work products, etc.
• Perform office duties by answering the telephone, assisting and directing callers, and greeting, announcing, or routing visitors, as needed.
• Perform fingerprinting duties as needed.
• Assist with special projects and events as requested.
• Research, gather and organize pertinent data as needed for supervisor's use.
• Serve as the liaison between the District and associated vendors and/or community/government agencies.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information related to district and division operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service on a daily basis, and maintain professional practices.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE), required.
• Minimum of three to four years of general administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required in the assigned HR function.
• Strong computer/technical skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Docs and Google Drive.
• Ability to work well with co-workers, applicants, and employees.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.