Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

The Human Resources Staffing Specialist is responsible for coordinating and supporting the District's staffing and recruitment functions to ensure positions are filled with qualified employees in a timely, efficient, and compliant manner. This position provides professional-level support throughout the employment lifecycle, including recruitment, candidate screening, hiring, onboarding, employee records, licensure and employment eligibility requirements, and personnel transactions. The HR Staffing Specialist also provides support for the District's employee and labor relations functions. This includes participating in collective bargaining negotiations, supporting the administration of collective bargaining agreements, conducting internal employee relations investigations, and assisting with the resolution of employee relations matters. The position works closely with administrators, supervisors, employees, union representatives, candidates, and other Human Resources staff to provide responsive customer service and ensure consistent application of District policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, staffing, recruitment, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating recruitment, hiring, or onboarding processes.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive personnel information.
• Experience providing customer service to employees, applicants, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a K-12 school district or public-sector organization.
• Previous experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience participating in collective bargaining or labor relations activities.
• Experience conducting workplace or employee relations investigations.
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking, onboarding, or electronic personnel systems.
• Knowledge of Minnesota employment requirements, educator licensure requirements, and public-sector employment practices.
• Experience with recruitment of licensed teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, or other school district positions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Staffing, Recruitment, and Selection
• Onboarding and Employment Processing
• Employee and Labor Relations Support
• Employee Records and HRIS Administration
• HR Partnership and Other Responsibilities

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.