Personnel Specialist

Date Posted: 9/2/2026 Location: Indian River Central School District Date Available: 09/28/2026 Closing Date: 09/15/2026 Job Title:Personnel Specialist (Confidential) - 12 month, 8 hours per day Job Category: Office Job Location: District Wide Salary: $68,000 Application Due Date: 09/15/2026 Anticipated Position Start Date: 09/28/2026 This position involves responsibility for performing various phases of personnel administration including new employee orientations, employee benefits, payroll, and personnel transactions. The position requires knowledge of personnel administration and is responsible for the maintenance of a variety of personnel records, the processing of records and forms for employees and providing advice and assistance in matters regarding salary plans, employee benefits, and contractual provisions. Acts as the first line of support for all employees and retirees. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Human Resources with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out assigned duties. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate clerical staff. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Candidates must have either previously taken the applicable Civil Service examination OR meet the eligibility requirements to take the examination. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and (1) year of experience in a personnel or human resource agency. Associate's degree and (3) years of experience in a personnel or human resource agency. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by A and B. Duties: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources in accordance with outlined policies and procedures, allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Plans and implements HR functions across the organization, including but not limited to: personnel policies, benefits, payroll, attendance/paid time off, employee relations, compensation/salary administration, retirement plans in alignment with current CBAs and personnel agreements. Maintains good knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of school districts in New York State, as well as working knowledge of the rules and regulations of civil service as applied to standard personnel transactions. Proactively supports District staff with all aspects of employee benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement, and attendance. Establish rapport with people for the purpose of conveying and clarifying procedures, rules and regulations; commensurate with the demands of the position. Enrolls employees with benefit carriers and processes life status changes. Responds to employee and retiree inquiries related to benefits plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries. Manages the open enrollment process. Prepares and provides necessary reports for workers compensation, retirement systems, and benefit administration; audit insurance bills for accuracy. Assists the Director of Human Resources in analyzing trends and metrics to develop sound solutions, programs, procedures, and policies that are efficient, appropriate, and support the strategic goals of the district. Administers, interprets, and ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, as well as organization policies and procedures. Maintains and updates HRIS and employee databases, including but not limited to, personnel transaction forms, application forms, extended sick leave records, employee benefit records, attendance reports, training and orientation registration records and data processing printouts. Interprets and administers provisions of labor agreements between the school district and its employees. Plans, assigns, and reviews the maintenance of a wide variety of financial records and reports and instructs employees in the specialized details of the work (partners with the financial team on the cost implications short and long term of employee salary and benefit impact). Compiles, prepares, and analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding a variety of complex financial and statistical reports that help support the HR and staffing operations, while considering CBA implications. Conducts correspondence in connection with financial matters to the Director of Human Resources, Business Official, and IR leadership team. Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities: Positive attitude, dependable, high level of professionalism, team player/customer service mindset, high level computer and software skills, strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, interpersonal skills, analytical, strategic thinker, innovative. Ability to delegate, problem solve and use good judgment. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Indian River Central School District to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or domestic violence victim status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. See District Policy 0100 (Equal Opportunity) for additional information. Stephanie Wheeler (compliance office/coordinator) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies at View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, or 32735B Co Rt. 29, Philadelphia, NY 13673. Inquiries concerning the application of the Indian River Central School District nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, View phone number on click.appcast.io Voice, View phone number on click.appcast.io TTY. #J-18808-Ljbffr