Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources SpecialistJoin Our Team! At Eastern Carver County Schools, we are committed to creating a school environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included, and where every child has access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our schools empower students to achieve their personal best, engage in lifelong learning, and be thoughtful and responsible citizens. All employees in our school district play an important role in ensuring this goal is achieved and we would love to have you join our team!The Human Resource Specialist serves as a member of the Human Resources team which plans, directs and coordinates the human resource functions for the staff of the district. The Human Resource Specialist performs and supports various human resource services.Position Title: Human Resources Specialist – Non-Exempt StaffDepartment / Building: Human Resources/District Education CenterReports to: Director of Administrative Services, Finance & HR Manager ExemptBand/Grade/Subgrade: C-4-1 Bargaining/Work Unit: ProtecTier/Lane: PRO18 Position Last Updated: June 2018The Human Resource Specialist serves as a member of the Human Resources team which plans, directs and coordinates the human resource functions for the nonexempt staff of the district. The Human Resource Specialist performs and supports various human resource services.General HR Duties: 40%First point of contact for non-exempt staff questionsAdministers FMLA, General, Child Care, and Unrequested Leaves for non-exempt staffProvide leadership in creating and updating job descriptionsManage loan forgiveness paperworkProvide back-up for Benefit Specialist and HR Specialist for Exempt StaffMaintains relevant information on district website and intranetStaffing: 40%Process new hires, resignations, job changes and retirementsCoordinate/Assist with set up of nonexempt assignments in employee managementProvide leadership in recruiting and retaining quality employees for District 112Provide leadership in recruiting and maintaining substitute paraprofessional employeesCoordinate non-renewal and unrequested leave processesSet up and maintain all extracurricular and coaching assignmentsReport and Process HR Data: 15%Prepare personnel report for School Board meetingsMaintain Seniority lists of appropriate bargaining groupsMaintain employee personnel files and appropriate staff data (i.e. performance evaluations, turnover rate, surveys, exit interview, etc.)Complete district reporting of hourly staff for the Department of Employment and Economic Development (BLS Report) bi annuallyReports employment status changes to MSEA/Local 70/PERA as necessaryOther duties as assigned: 5%Manage and implement new systems to support a smoother onboarding processPerform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.General knowledge of Human Resource functions and processesKnowledge of FMLA guidelines and proceduresKnowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures that pertain to HR functionsKnowledge of best practice recruitment and hiring proceduresPossess strong organizational skills and be capable of working independently, as a team member and provide leadership to other staffKnowledge of Skyward HR System (preferred)Ability to set schedules and meet deadlinesAbility to collect and analyze dataAbility to identify and solve problemsAbility to work well with others demonstrating exemplary interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively present information to small groups and provide training as neededPossess strong skills in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and AccessPossess detail-oriented skills with proven ability to be consistently accurateAbility to effectively communicate and collaborate with employeesAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsWillingness to perform additional job related responsibilities as requiredMaintain regular attendanceAbility to facilitate/serve on committeesTwo year post-secondaryFour year college degree (preferred)Three years of professional experience consistent with the responsibilities of the position.A clear and demonstrated commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established Core Values.Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment and Resources.The physical job requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.Physical Lifting/Carrying Exposure to Environ. Conditions Standing C Up to 10 pounds F Possible exposure to blood-borne Walking C Up to 25 pounds F pathogens through blood and/or body Sitting C Up to 50 pounds O fluids O Talking in person/on the phone F Up to 75 pounds N Toxic chemicals O Pushing/Pulling O Up to 100 pounds N Moving parts O Hearing C More than 100 pounds N Electrical shock risk O Feeling, grasping, finger dexterity C Noise Levels Explosives N Climbing, balancing O Quiet (i.e. private office) F Fumes O Stooping (bend at waist) O Moderate noise (i.e. business office Extreme cold (non-weather) O Crouching, crawling, kneeling, with typewriters/ printers, light traffic) C Extreme heat (non-weather) O Squatting O Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing Varying weather conditions O Stretching/reaching with hands & & playing, large earth moving Sight Arms O equipment) O Vision for close work/ability to adjust Distinguishing smell O Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front focus C Distinguishing temperature O Looking at computer monitor C Traveling by automobile O Color vision (identify & distinguish colors) F Peripheral, depth perception C