Human Resources Specialist

Starting Date: Jul 15, 2026 Job Description Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (PRELIMINARY DRAFT) Department: Human Resources Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to obtain an Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within 45 days of employment. Valid Arizona Driver’s License. Four years of HR experience in an office environment. Knowledge of employee discipline process (highly preferred). Knowledge of benefits administration/open enrollment (preferred). School district experience (preferred). SHRM certification (preferred). Any combination of training and experience that likely provides required knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge of payroll related processes or accounting experience (highly beneficial). Job Goal The HR Specialist performs administrative work in Human Resources, including policy and regulation, oversight of employee evaluations, due process, benefits management, and employee training. Performance Responsibilities Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality requirements. Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public. Maintains a schedule of appointments and makes arrangements for conferences and interviews. Attends meetings, takes minutes, and distributes material. Creates Certificated personnel/Administrator contracts and Classified personnel Employment Agreements. Works with administration to coordinate the process for setting up new employee interviews and completing the hiring process, including salary placement and paperwork for Governing Board approval of new positions; updates personnel actions on the Board Agenda. Maintains, assembles and distributes the district Employee and Substitute Handbook. Receives and records criminal history information for the specific purpose of evaluating fitness for employment and/or pursuant to ARS requirements. Works closely with the Salary and Benefits Coordinator in the implementation of ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System) retirement program requirements. Tracks and maintains records of all employee certifications, licenses, and fingerprint card credentials, and informs employees of impending expiration dates. Supports employee recruitment activities, including receiving and filing personnel applications, posting position openings, arranging interviews, and completing all data entry and paperwork on potential employees. Administers and manages employee benefit packages, including enrolling and terminating employee plans, paying invoices, managing flex and HSA accounts, ACA reporting, ASRS reports and subsidies, and COBRA related activities. Assists the HR Director in the investigation of employee conduct issues. Assists the HR Director in the execution of annual state‑mandated SDER audits and reports. Proctors Paraprofessional “Praxis” exams. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge of District policies, operations and organization. Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Office equipment, procedures, practices and equipment, including computers and related software. FMLA and FLSA laws and regulations. HIPAA and FERPA privacy and confidentiality standards and requirements. Arizona Department of Education certification requirements. Arizona State Revised Statutes. Certified, Classified and Administrative evaluation processes and requirements. Employee discipline process, employee improvement process, and associated state‑mandated timelines. Remains current with HR‑related industry changes through a structured continual learning program co‑developed with the Director of Human Resources. Skill and Ability to Work cooperatively with others. Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines. Maintain files, records, and reports. Operate modern office equipment including personal computers and related software. Maintain a calendar of appointments. Type a minimum of 50 WPM. Process administrative details using independent judgment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Performs lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job. Is subject to inside environmental conditions. May be required to work at a video display terminal for prolonged periods. Reports To Director of Human Resources Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Director of Human Resources in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy in evaluation of classified personnel. Terms of Employment 12 Months Salary Salary for the position is set according to the Classified Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board. FLSA Status: Non Exempt Position Type: Full‑Time or Part‑Time Job ID: 5766728 Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Christine DeCarlo, Human Resources Specialist 902 W Main St Payson, Arizona 85547 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education