Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Work Year: 12-month position

This is a non-aligned position (non-Union)

Salary Range: $55K to $70K

Starts: Immediately

Foxborough Regional Charter School District is committed to creating a work environment that celebrates and promotes diversity, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

District / School Overview

Foxborough Regional Charter School District (FRCS) is a unique and diverse school serving students from across Southeastern Massachusetts. Approximately 1500 students and families come from urban and suburban communities and represent various backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences. Families in our three vibrant school communities (Elementary, Middle & High School) speak over 20 languages and live in more than 20 sending districts. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and it drives positive student learning and life at our school. At FRCS, we value equity, teamwork, respect, and growth, and have made a commitment to hire and retain a diverse staff and employees who are committed to an antiracist curriculum and ideals.

General Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform highly responsible administrative and professional work of a complex, challenging, and confidential nature for the Human Resources Department, focusing specifically on managing FRCS human resources needs. This position supports all functions of Human Resources in accordance with state, federal, and local personnel laws and regulations, as well as the FRCSTA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations, and any other tasks as determined by the Director of Human Resources. The HR Generalist will be exposed to all aspects of Human Resources but may be assigned to specific functional areas of the organization or department. This position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and superior customer service skills. All other work will be assigned and directed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience; five (5) years preferred. Experience in Human Resources in a Union school setting preferred, with progressive responsibility, and specifically in the areas of leaves of absence, attendance, substitute teachers, and payroll coordination.
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to maintain high-level confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience using TalentEd/School Spring, School Brains, Frontline, Employee Navigator, Harpers/Employee Forward, LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, and related HR software and platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, absence management, and daily HR functions, and ability to serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering policy/contract issues.
• Knowledge of DESE data collection and EPIMS reporting
• Knowledge of current HR legislation/regulations on FMLA, PFML, ADA, Workers Comp, and other leaves of absence following all Federal, State, FRCSTA CBA, and FRCS employee handbook and procedures.
• Manage the onboarding process for all employees. Process new employee paperwork from requisition through hire, including generating offer letters, collecting new hire paperwork, answering questions, conducting background checks, delivering benefits information, creating employee accounts, handling status changes, and terminations.
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-through; high sense of urgency.
• Outstanding problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and a desire to use data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation, database, and spreadsheet skills; MS Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to learn quickly and to be effective and take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambitious environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working as part of a team, managing various projects, working with multiple stakeholders, and resolving personnel issues.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully balance multiple projects concurrently and work independently.
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn, interpret, and apply district policies and procedures as well as collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist with employee recruitment, including conducting interviews, extending job offers, and verifying references.
• Provide staff with employment verification and offer verbal confirmation as necessary.
• Prepare and collaborate with the administration on employee letters of assurance for continued employment each school year.
• Collaborate with the HR team and the Finance Office to ensure that staff pay is accurate and up-to-date.
• May be required to assist in an internal investigation.
• Coordinate all attendance with the Payroll and Business Departments.
• Process all CORIs & assist with SAFIS to maintain updated files for Administrative review.
• Process I-9 forms for new employees promptly.
• Maintain personnel address and name changes, and collaborate with other departments for accuracy.
• When assigned, may be responsible for acting as liaison FRCS insurance broker and/or other benefit providers to ensure proper enrollment of employees, maintenance of records, benefit open enrollment activities, training and education, and other benefit administration matters as needed. Will be cross-trained in all aspects of the Human Resources Department to assist in maintaining continuous service.
• The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required by the Director of Human Resources.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

The majority of work is performed in an office, school, or classroom environment, which usually has a moderate noise level. Regular attendance is necessary; absences should be rare and in alignment with district attendance and punctuality standards.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the educator is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit, walk, lift, or carry.