Human Resources Administrator

Human Resources Administrator

Utica City School District Administration Office – Utica, New York

Job Details

Job ID: 5949178

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Utica City School District is accepting applications for the following position:

Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist

ABOUT THE DISTRICT: The Utica City School District’s mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society.

The District’s vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

About the Utica City School District:

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi-cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools – Proctor High School, Donovan Middle School, JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The District’s greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

Elementary - The District’s elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas, aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals, instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas, there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

Middle School - The focus at the District’s middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level, with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science, technology, engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

High School - Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the District’s vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming, a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum, and partnerships with post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse University’s Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctor’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC), music, art and drama programs, along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics, offer additional avenues to showcase students’ talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION : The Human Resources Administrator serves as part of the Central Office Administration team, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer and Assistant Superintendent of Business, Finance and Operations. The Administrator of Human Resources has responsibility for planning, developing and implementing system-wide initiatives and strategies that support personnel acquisition and management, employee engagement and “customer service” excellence. This is a 12-month position located at the Administrative Building.

DUTIES : The Administrator of Human Resources will assist the Chief Human Resources Officer on initiatives that serve the District and ultimately result in supporting student success. Such initiatives, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management and completion of Department of Labor Paperwork, as requested;
• Overseeing the interview processes established for all district vacancies;
• Establishing and conducting initial interviews of applicants;
• Overseeing the recruitment and onboarding processes;
• Attend and host job/career fairs;
• Provide oversight of attendance/personal leave/FMLA;
• Conduct reference checks, fingerprint clearance checks, and certification checks, as requested;
• Managing tenure dates;
• Collaborating with the Department of Special Education on Teacher Assistant placements;
• Job postings and oversight of PowerSchool;
• Assisting in job transfers processes;
• Attend all Board meetings when requested;
• Attended labor relations meeting, if requested,
• Attend contract negotiations, if requested;
• Attend employee discipline meetings, if requested;
• Recommend trainings for employees and assist with implementation, and;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Candidate must possess a valid New York State Certificate as a School Administrator and Supervisor, or School District Leader (SDL)
• Previous administrative experience is preferred.
• Additional qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate

Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer

SALARY: $105,000 - $145,000; Salary commensurate with experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race, Color, Weight, National Origin, Ethnic Group, Religion, Religious Practice, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Veteran Status or Genetic Information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $105,000 to $145,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Advanced Studies degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Klimek
• 929 York Street
• Utica, New York 13502-4868
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